Einstein's Mistakes: The Human Failings of Genius

Hans C. Ohanian
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Einstein's Mistakes: The Human Failings of Genius
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  • I was worried that I'd need to brush up on my long-forgotten college math and physics to understand this book, but the book is itself a bit of a brush-up course. And what's especially remarkable is that it's understandable, at different levels, by people...
     
  • From Kenneth Ellman ke@kennethellman.com The title of this book is unfortunate as it does not reflect the value and ability of the author. This book is not about "Einstein's Mistakes", but is actually a generalized discussion in English (very limited...
     
  • When asked by his student how he'd respond to evidence against his famous theory of relativity, Einstein maintained his belief in it against all possible empirical evidence - seemingly. His sense of humor may have outsmarted him but it also reflected his...
     
  • A book that explains the HYPE over one man...I have been saying this for years and very few people believed me!!! Ask anyone where E=mc2 comes from and you will be told "Einstein." It is on T-shirts, public monuments and book covers -- The problem is...
     
  • The text presents a mix of light biography, theory explanation, and analysis of errors in a blend appropriate to support the major thesis--that Einstein made mistakes. The text is well written, generally balanced in structure, and enjoyable. Early...
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