Einstein's Opponents
The Public Controversy about the Theory of Relativity in the 1920s
Seiten
2014
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-01744-3 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-01744-3 (ISBN)
Exploring the ferocious opposition which once surrounded the theory of relativity, this fascinating account details the strategies and motivations of Einstein's detractors. A unique insight into the dynamics of scientific controversies, ideal for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of physics, popular science, and the public understanding of science.
This detailed account of the controversy surrounding the publication of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity explores the ferocious popular and academic opposition which at one time encircled one of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century. Based on extensive archival research, this fascinating discourse includes a compelling and entertaining examination of the contemporary literature created by Einstein's detractors. Exploring the arguments and strategies, social contexts, and motivations of Einstein's detractors, and providing unique insights into the dynamics of scientific controversies, this book is ideal for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of physics, popular science, and the public understanding of science.
This detailed account of the controversy surrounding the publication of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity explores the ferocious popular and academic opposition which at one time encircled one of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century. Based on extensive archival research, this fascinating discourse includes a compelling and entertaining examination of the contemporary literature created by Einstein's detractors. Exploring the arguments and strategies, social contexts, and motivations of Einstein's detractors, and providing unique insights into the dynamics of scientific controversies, this book is ideal for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of physics, popular science, and the public understanding of science.
Milena Wazeck is a Newton International Fellow at the University of East Anglia, and an historian of science interested in the intersection of modern physics and its social context.
1. World riddle solvers; 2. Confrontation with the theory of relativity; 3. Debate on the content of the theory of relativity; 4. Marginalization and protest: strategic disputes with the theory of relativity; Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 9.1.2014 |
|---|---|
| Übersetzer | Geoffrey S. Koby |
| Zusatzinfo | 30 Halftones, unspecified; 3 Line drawings, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 252 mm |
| Gewicht | 900 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Relativitätstheorie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-107-01744-0 / 1107017440 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-107-01744-3 / 9781107017443 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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