An Einstein Dictionary

The year 1995 marks the 90th anniversary of Einstein’s first description of the theory of relativity. In this reference book, Einstein’s multi-disciplinary contributions to science and society are presented in an esay-to-read dictionary format. The book is a synthesis of existing literature on Einstein including his own writings, biographies, and the secondary literature published during the past 40 years. The author presents all facets of Einstein’s life, which began in Ulm, Germany, and came to an end in Princeton, New Jersey, spanning a tumultuous period marked by two world wars and the dawn of the atomic age.