Shaul Katzir: Electricity and Heat: The connection of two invisible forces. Renate Wahsner: Absolute Space: Mach vs. Newton. Fabio Bevilacqua, Stefano Bordoni: Electromagnetic Induction: Symmetries and Interpretations. Robert Schulmann: Einstein's Swiss Years. Stefan Siemer: "In the brightest light of arc lamps and light bulbs": The "Elektrotechnische Fabrik Jakob Einstein und Cie." in Munich, 1885 to 1894. Gerhard Hartl: The confirmation of the General Theory of Relativity through measuring the deflection of the light of fixed stars in the gravitational field of the sun during the total eclipse of May 29, 1919. Thomas de Padova: Einstein and the Media. Alfredo Tiomno Tomalsquim: Einstein's Journey to South America. Roger Highfield: Einstein and the Women. Richard H. Beyler: The Physics Community in the National Socialist Era. Zeev Rosenkranz: Albert Einstein and the German Zionist Movement. John Stachel: Einstein and the American Left. Barbara Wolff: Einstein and Music. David Cassidy: The Einstein-Mythos. Gregor Schiemann: God doesn't play dice. Einstein prevailing criticism of Quantum Mechanics.
Professor Jurgen Renn is director at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. His research focuses primarily on the emergence of mechanics in antiquity, the interaction between practical and theoretical knowledge since the Renaissance, the transition from classical to modern physics, the development of the theory of relativity, and the application of new media to the history of science. Professor Renn is coordinator of the exhibition 'Albert Einstein - Chief Engineer of the Universe' 2005 in Berlin.
"...an amazing array of fascinating photographs, charts, diagrams and documents on every page." (Globe and Mail, December 9, 2006) "Refreshing insights, superb illustrations and photographs, and analyses of the great man's impact on today's research make this book a constant delight." (NSTA Recommends, August 15, 2006) "...allows one to reflect on not only Einstein's role in the subsequent development of science, but on science's role in...the shaping of human history." (MAA Reviews, February 17, 2006) "...a unique and wonderful book...written in an easy-to-understand language...this is one of the books one cannot put down after opening it..." (Chromatographia, Vol 62 (7/8), October 2005) This fascinating and beautifully illustrated volume explores the great man's life, science and cultural impact." (The Guardian) "...an excellent volume, warmly recommended to anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest scientists..." (Materials World, April 2007)
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