Einstein: His Life and Universe

Einstein: His Life and Universe
Walter Isaacson (Author)
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By the author of the acclaimed bestseller Benjamin Franklin, this is the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available. How did his mind work? What made him a genius? Isaacson's biography shows how his scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality. His fascinating story is a testament to the connection between creativity and freedom. Based on newly released personal letters of Einstein, this book explores how an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk -- a struggling father in a difficult marriage who couldn't get a teaching job or a doctorate -- became the mind reader of the creator of the cosmos, the locksmith of the mysteries of the atom and the universe. His success came from questioning conventional wisdom and marveling at mysteries that struck others as mundane. This led him to embrace a morality and politics based on respect for free minds, free spirits, and free individuals. These traits are just as vital for this new century of globalization, in which our success will depend on our creativity, as they were for the beginning of the last century, when Einstein helped usher in the modern age.

• Rank: #15624 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-10
• Released on: 2007-04-10
• Format: Deckle Edge
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.50" h x 2.00" w x 6.60" l, 2.44 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 704 pages

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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Compact Disc Condition Brand New From the bestselling author of quot;Benjamin Franklin quot; comes the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available mdash;a fully realized portrait of this extraordinary human being and great genius. Unabridged. 16 CDs. Publisher Description Walter Isaacson #039;s quot;New York Times qu

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By the author of the acclaimed bestseller 'Benjamin Franklin,' this is the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available. How did his mind work? What made him a genius? Isaacson's biography shows how his scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality. His fascinating story is a testament to the connection between creativity and freedom. Based on newly released personal letters of Einstein, this book explores how an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk -- a struggling father in a difficult marriage who couldn't get a teaching job or a doctorate -- became the mind reader of the creator of the cosmos, the locksmith of the mysteries of the atom and the universe. His success came from questioning conventional wisdom and marveling at mysteries that struck others as mundane. This led him to embrace a morality and politics based on respect for free minds, free spirits, and free individuals. These traits are just as vital for this new century of globalization, in which our success will depend on our creativity, as they were for the beginning of the last century, when Einstein helped usher in the modern age.

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payment | shipping rates | returns Einstein: His Life and Universe Product Category :Books ISBN :0743561384 Title :Einstein: His Life and Universe EAN :9780743561389 Authors :Walter Isaacson Binding :Audio CD Publisher :Simon Schuster Audio Publication Date :2007-04-10 Signed :False First Edition :False Dust Jacket :False List Price (MSRP) :49.95 Height :1.7000 inches Width :5.0000 inches Length :6.0000 inches Weight :1.0000 pounds Keywords :Biographies Memoirs, General AAS, Scientists, General