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1 online resource (xx, 552 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Introductory -- Statistical physics -- Relativity, the special theory -- Relativity, the general theory -- The later journey -- The quantum theory -- Journey's end -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
Subtle is the Lord is recognized as the definitive scientific biography of Albert Einstein, written by an award-winning physicist turned historian who knew Einstein personally in the last years of his life. Pais illuminates the man through his science, with authority, precision, and liveliness. - ;Subtle is the Lord is widely recognized as the definitive scientific biography of Albert Einstein. The late Abraham Pais was a distinguished physicist turned historian who knew Einstein both professionally and personally in the last years of his life. His biography combines a profound understanding o. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.
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Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955. |
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Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955. |
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Einstein, Albert. |
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Einstein, Albert. |
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Physicists -- Biography.
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Physicists -- Biography. |
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Physics -- History.
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Physics. |
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History. |
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Pais, Abraham, 1918- "Subtle is the Lord-- ". Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005 (DLC) 2005285161 |
| ISBN |
9780191524028 (electronic book) |
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0191524026 (electronic book) |
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1280753196 |
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9781280753190 |
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9780192806727 (paperback ; acid-free paper) |
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0192806726 (paperback ; acid-free paper) |
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