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Elegant Universe Of Albert Einstein: Leading New Zealand Scientists AndHistorians On The Greatest Revolution, The
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Elegant Universe Of Albert Einstein: Leading New Zealand Scientists AndHistorians On The Greatest Revolution, The
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Tom Barnes
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:176 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 185,Width 134 |
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| Category/Genre | History of science |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780958262927
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| Classifications | Dewey:530.09 |
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Publishing Details |
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Awa Press
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| Imprint |
Awa Press
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| Publication Date |
19 April 2006 |
| Publication Country |
New Zealand
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Description
This book includes: A Short History of the Universe by Matt Visser, Discovering the Age of the Earth by Hamish Campbell, and Schrodinger's Cat by Tom Barnes. In 1905 Albert Einstein, 26, is working at the Swiss Patent Office as a poorly paid technical expert. In his spare time he pursues a passion for physics. The papers he writes are extraordinary and will revolutionize the way we see the world and lay the foundations of modern physics."The Elegant Universe of Albert Einstein" brings together a collection of intelligent and entertaining essays by world renowned scientists and historians that explore the lead-up to Einstein's astonishing discoveries, and their world-shaking aftermath.
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