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This volume is the first systematic presentation of the work of Albert Einstein, comprising fourteen essays by leading historians and philosophers of science that introduce readers to his work. Following an introduction that places Einstein's work in the context of his life and times, the book opens with essays on the papers of Einstein's 'miracle year', 1905, covering Brownian motion, light quanta, and special relativity, as well as his contributions to early quantum theory and the opposition to his light quantum hypothesis. Further essays relate Einstein's path to the general theory of relativity (1915) and the beginnings of two fields it spawned, relativistic cosmology and gravitational waves. Essays on Einstein's later years examine his unified field theory program and his critique of quantum mechanics. The closing essays explore the relation between Einstein's work and twentieth-century philosophy, as well as his political writings.
Editions of The Cambridge Companion to Einstein
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521828345
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521535427
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This volume is the first systematic presentation of the work of Albert Einstein, comprising fourteen essays by leading historians and philosophers of science that introduce readers to his work. Following an introduction that places Einstein's work in the context of his life and times, the book opens with essays on the papers of Einstein's 'miracle year', 1905, covering Brownian motion, light quanta, and special relativity, as well as his contributions to early quantum theory and the opposition to his light quantum hypothesis. Further essays relate Einstein's path to the general theory of relativity (1915) and the beginnings of two fields it spawned, relativistic cosmology and gravitational waves. Essays on Einstein's later years examine his unified field theory program and his critique of quantum mechanics. The closing essays explore the relation between Einstein's work and twentieth-century philosophy, as well as his political writings.
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What is The Cambridge Companion to Einstein about?
This volume is the first systematic presentation of the work of Albert Einstein, comprising fourteen essays by leading historians and philosophers of science that introduce readers to his work. Following an introduction that places Einstein's work in the context of his life and times, the book opens with essays on the papers of Einstein's 'miracle year', 1905, covering Brownian motion, light quanta, and special relativity, as well as his contributions to early quantum theory and the opposition to his light quantum hypothesis. Further essays relate Einstein's path to the general theory of relativity (1915) and the beginnings of two fields it spawned, relativistic cosmology and gravitational waves. Essays on Einstein's later years examine his unified field theory program and his critique of quantum mechanics. The closing essays explore the relation between Einstein's work and twentieth-century philosophy, as well as his political writings.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Cambridge Companion to Einstein?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought
Where can I read a sample of The Cambridge Companion to Einstein?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780521828345
Is The Cambridge Companion to Einstein part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Cambridge Companions to Philosophy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Cambridge Companion to Einstein?
Michel Janssen, Christoph Lehner
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Cambridge Companion to Einstein is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521828345) and paperback(ISBN 9780521535427)