Einstein For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) | 
 enlarge | Author: Carlos I. Calle
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 219999
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 384
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0764583484
Dewey Decimal Number: 530.092
EAN: 9780764583483
Publication Date: June 10, 2005
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Genius demystified, the Dummies way!
In 1905, Albert Einstein revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. He went on to become a twentieth-century icon-a man whose name and face are synonymous with "genius." Now, at last, ordinary readers can explore Einstein's life and work in this new For Dummies guide. Physicist Carlos Calle chronicles Einstein's career and explains his work-including the theories of special and general relativity-in language that anyone can understand. He shows how Einstein's discoveries affected everything from the development of the atom bomb to the theory of quantum mechanics. He sheds light on Einstein's personal life and beliefs, including his views on religion and politics. And he shows how Einstein's work continues to affect our world today, from nuclear power to space travel to artificial intelligence.
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Covers a broad range of topics in physics August 20, 2007
David W. Wood (Spring, TX United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excellent book which clearly describes not only Einstein's contributions to physics, but the contributions of many other physicists who went before him like Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Maxwell, and Lorentz and who were his contemporaries like Planck and Bohr. In highlighting Einstein's contributions, he covers a wide range of topics including dynamics, electromagnetism, atomic physics, and quantum mechanics. For a more detailed description of physical concepts covering a broader range, I highly recommended his book on superstrings, etc.
A beautiful discussion March 3, 2006
R. Stock
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
It is the best of the many books that I have read that present Einstein's work in a simplified fashion. The personal data about Einstein is interesting also.
Probably the best physics book I have read October 23, 2005
Lucas Jensen (Vejle, Denmark)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is the best physics book I have read. Mr Calle does a superb job in explaining subjects which are extremely difficult to understand if you use a standard text book. Reading this book myself gave me a clear understanding of quantum physics and relativity. I would really recommend this book to everyone who wants to start studying science before attending the real classes. The book does not have any equations but simplifies everything by figures and thought experiments. As I am writing this review I'm about to graduate with a masters degree in engineering and I truly regret that I didn't know about this book five years ago.
If you're curious about Einstein and his work, start here April 7, 2006
L. R. Donnelly (Miles City, MT USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I found Einstein for Dummies to be interesting and informative. It was an enjoyable read, and quickly got me up to speed on Albert Einstein and his extraordinary life's work. At $13, it is priced right, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is curious about Einstein.
The book that convinced me that Einstein is understandable April 10, 2007
S. Hua (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the book to read if you want to understand relativity but don't know mathematics. As a biologist, I read 6 chapters in one night. Dr. Calle's analogy made use of my commonsense and everyday experience to the best. From the history and philosophy of physics described in the book, I figured out what theoretical physics is and how physicists do it. I still have questions not answered by the book, but I finished the book and want another one by the same author.
I wish all the science professors have Dr. Calle's communication skills and interest in teaching.
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