In clear and eloquent language, Parker helps us appreciate the breadth and richness of Einstein's vision, discussing the renowned scientist's lesser-known contributions, from Einstein's theories supporting time travel, to his research on curved space, the cosmological constant, black holes, wormholes, gravity waves, and cosmic lenses, to quantum theory, and beyond. Parker also discusses Einstein's reluctant connection with atomic weapons, his pacifist philosophy, his quest for the elusive unified theory that occupied thirty years of his life, and the relationship of his work to the recent 'hot' area of superstrings.
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Parker follows Einstein's train of thought into the 20th century, examining the developments that resulted from his works. The book provides readers with enough information to recognize current buzzwords but not necessarily to understand them.
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"...heartily recommended for the light it sheds on both Einstein and the scientific process." -- The Observatory magazine, February 2005
"...stimulating and engaging..." -- New Scientist (UK), April 10, 2004
"...stimulating and engaging..." -- New Scientist (UK), April 10, 2004
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I am a professor emeritus at Idaho State University where I taught physics and astronomy for 30 years. I also taught a writing class at night school at the university for several years. I am the author of 24 books and have written for the Smithsonian, Encyclopedia, Britannica, Time-Life Books, the Washington Post, and numerous magazines such as "Astronomy, Sky and Telescope, Flyfisherman, and Fishing World." My most recent books are "Good Vibrations: The Physics of Music," "Write a Book that Will Sell," and "You Should Write a Book." I now spend most of my time writing, but also enjoy travelling, hiking and fishing. Most of my early books were on popular science, but I've now branched into other areas. My webpage is BarryParkerbooks.com
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Einstein in context: enjoy the ride!,
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One of the best books I've ever read on Einstein's theories and their implications for a wide range of ideas that continue to vex and fascinate not just scientists, but anyone interested in science. Rather than focus on his ground-breaking theories of General and Special Relativity, Parker chooses to explore Einstein's influence on such disparate concepts as cosmology, black holes, time travel, the shape of space, quantum physics, the atomic bomb, unified field theory, superstrings...the list goes on and on. When Einstein's personal life is appropriate it is discussed, but for the most part this book focuses on mind-blowing concepts. I definitely came away amazed at how much this genius is truly at the base of virtually all contemporary physics and cosmology.
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United States, Princeton University, Nobel Prize, Prussian Academy, New Jersey, University of Berlin, World War, Andromeda Nebula, Bell Labs, Columbia University, Harvard University, Physical Review, John Wheeler, Los Alamos, Milky Way, Zurich Polytechnic, Edwin Hubble, Leo Szilard, Nathan Rosen, National Optical Astronomy Observatories, University College, University of Zurich, Wilson Observatory New!
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United States, Princeton University, Nobel Prize, Prussian Academy, New Jersey, University of Berlin, World War, Andromeda Nebula, Bell Labs, Columbia University, Harvard University, Physical Review, John Wheeler, Los Alamos, Milky Way, Zurich Polytechnic, Edwin Hubble, Leo Szilard, Nathan Rosen, National Optical Astronomy Observatories, University College, University of Zurich, Wilson Observatory New!
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- The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene on 6 pages
- Cosmic Time Travel: A Scientific Odyssey by Barry Parker on 5 pages
- Einstein: A Life by Denis Brian on 4 pages
- The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen William Hawking in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Einstein: The Passions of a Scientist by Barry Parker in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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