Out of my Later Years - Hardcover

Einstein, Albert

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ISBN 10: 0517694174 ISBN 13: 9780517694176

Publisher: Random House Value Publishing, 1990

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In a remarkable collection of essays the renowned scientist speaks on a variety of moral, political, social and religious issues revealing the workings of a powerful mind and deeply humane sensibility. Includes his lucid explanation of the theory of relativity.

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Albert Einstein, among the greatest scientists of all time, was also a man of profound thought and deeply humane feelings. His collected essays offer a fascinating and moving look at one of the twentieth century's leading minds.

Covering a fifteen year period from 1934 to 1950, the contents of this book have been drawn from Einstein's articles, addresses, letters and assorted papers. Through his words, you can understand the man and gain his insight on social, religious, and educational issues.

About the Author:

Albert Einstein (1879–1955) was born in Germany and became an American citizen in 1940. A world-famous theoretical physicist, he was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics and is renowned for his Theory of Relativity. In addition to his scientific work, Einstein was an influential humanist who spoke widely about politics, ethics, and social causes. After leaving Europe, Einstein taught at Princeton University. His theories were instrumental in shaping the atomic age.

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