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Chargement... Genius: A Photobiography of Albert Einstein (Photobiographies) (édition 2005)par Marfe Ferguson Delano (Auteur)
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. This photobiography begins with Albert's birth and follows the detailed story of his professional and personal lives until the time of his death. Being a National Geographic book, the photos and backgrounds used are primary source documents, which really enhanced the book. There are many full- and half-page pictures to look at. This book tells of the life of Albert Einstein, the man whose name is no synonymous with the word genius. Through pictures and quotes it tells of the man before, after, and during all of his scientific breakthroughs. It tells of his schooling, his parents leaving him, his wife and children, and about his scientific accomplishments. The author did a good job by telling not only the whole story about Einstein but also by writing very clear facts that are complete and convincing. “Thanks to Einstein’s dazzling discoveries, at least some of the secrets of nature have been revealed to us all”. Delano narrates Einstein's life from his childhood in Austria through the crucial years during World War II, and his death 50 years ago in Princeton, New Jersey. The author also talks about the year 1905, when Einstein published three important papers describing ideas that changed science forever and eventually had an effect on much of modern life. The most famous of these ideas was his theory of relativity, which took a startling new approach to space and time. The author explains this theory with graphics and pictures that help readers understand Einstein’s ideas. Does anyone want to know about perhaps the most intelligent man in human history? well if you do this information book is for you. the Author takes you on a journey of Einstein's life as a celebrity scientist, as well as his not so celebrated life as a humanist, focusing on his principles of justice, freedom, and pacifism. All while getting to know this quirky man from our past. the photography is wonderful. Perhaps the best part was the forward was written by his grandson, which added a wonderful personal note to the book. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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This photobiography of Albert Einstein publishes to coincide with the year that marks the 100th anniversary of what has been described as Einstein's "miraculous year" and the 50th anniversary of his death. In 1905 Einstein published three important papers describing ideas that changed science forever and eventually had an effect on much of modern life. The most famous of these ideas was his theory of relativity, which took a startling new approach to space and time. In signature National Geographic photobiography format, author Marfe Ferguson Delano covers the life and times of Einstein from his childhood to his death, with a particular emphasis on his scientific contributions. She draws connections between Einstein's ideas and modern technology, so that kids can see how his theories led to technologies they take for granted. She discusses Einstein's theory on the structure of light, in which he theorized that light behaved not only like a wave but also like a stream of particles, providing the basis for television, lasers, and semiconductors. Einstein's theory of relativity paved the way for the atomic bomb and opened up an understanding of many things, from the Big Bang to black holes. Ferguson Delano discusses the power of Einstein's ideas, and their influence not only on science but on art, music, and even literature and politics. She places Einstein in context as a world figure and discusses the causes he supported, including nuclear disarmament and civil liberties. And she provides the context of world events as they affected Einstein's life, including the rise of Hitler and World War II. Running text, raised quotes, and extraordinary archival photographs all stunningly designed and handsomely produced make this entry in the National Geographic photobiography series one of the most attractive and compelling yet. The publication date will coincide with celebration of Einstein's life and achievements. In recognition of Einstein's ideas and his influence on modern life, the year 2005 has been declared the "World Year of Physics" (WYP) by such organizations as the American Institute of Physics, the American Physical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers, and the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics. The theme for the WYP celebration in the U.S. is "Einstein in the 21st Century." Organizers are planning large-scale national projects, including a poster contest for elementary school students. Other planned events can be found at http://www.physics2005.org/events. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Personal Reflection: This was an awesome book- the photos were incredible. I think the content was really interesting (that he was an avid peace activist, etc.) and it would inspire a lot of people in a history class or a science class. I would read this before we do work in science that relates to something he did. It also has some interesting little explanations of the theories that he did and how they work- helpful for science classes as well.