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Einstein's Clocks, Poincare's Maps: Empires of Time,Used
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More than a history of science; it is a tour de force in the genre.'New York Times Book Review A dramatic new account of the parallel quests to harness time that culminated in the revolutionary science of relativity, Einstein's Clocks, Poincar's Maps is 'part history, part science, part adventure, part biography, part meditation on the meaning of modernity....In Galison's telling of science, the meters and wires and epoxy and solder come alive as characters, along with physicists, engineers, technicians and others....Galison has unearthed fascinating material' (New York Times).Clocks and trains, telegraphs and colonial conquest: the challenges of the late nineteenth century were an indispensable realworld background to the enormous theoretical breakthrough of relativity. And two giants at the foundations of modern science were converging, stepbystep, on the answer: Albert Einstein, an young, obscure German physicist experimenting with measuring time using telegraph networks and with the coordination of clocks at train stations; and the renowned mathematician Henri Poincar, president of the French Bureau of Longitude, mapping time coordinates across continents. Each found that to understand the newly global world, he had to determine whether there existed a pure time in which simultaneity was absolute or whether time was relative.Esteemed historian of science Peter Galison has culled new information from rarely seen photographs, forgotten patents, and unexplored archives to tell the fascinating story of two scientists whose concrete, professional preoccupations engaged them in a silent race toward a theory that would conquer the empire of time. 40 b/w illustrations
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Einstein's Clocks, Poincaré's Maps'? A: 'Einstein's Clocks, Poincaré's Maps' explores the parallel quests of Albert Einstein and Henri Poincaré to understand time, culminating in the revolutionary science of relativity. It combines history, science, and biography to highlight their contributions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Peter Galison, a renowned historian of science.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Einstein's Clocks, Poincaré's Maps' was published on August 17, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers with no background in science? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging style that makes complex scientific concepts accessible to general readers, making it suitable for those without a formal background in science.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, 'Einstein's Clocks, Poincaré's Maps' includes 40 black-and-white illustrations that complement the text.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as the challenges of the late nineteenth century, the impact of technology on understanding time, and the contributions of Einstein and Poincaré to the theory of relativity.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for students studying physics or history? A: Yes, it serves as a valuable resource for both physics and history students, providing insights into the interplay between scientific discovery and historical context.
- Q: Can this book be considered a biography? A: While it is not a traditional biography, it includes biographical elements about Einstein and Poincaré, focusing on their lives and how their work intersected.