Einstein: A Biography

Albert Einstein, born in Ulm, Germany, in 1879, is known for his theory of relativity and significant contributions to quantum mechanics and cosmology. He received the Nobel Prize in 1921. Einstein identified himself as a pacifist, humanist, and democratic socialist later in life, and was concerned with how his scientific work affected society. Much of Einstein's life has become legendary through popular culture, advertisements, theater, and fiction. In this biography, Jürgen Neffe examines the person behind these myths. The book includes previously unpublished letters from Einstein to his sons that provide insight into his role as a father. Drawing on a background in science, Neffe describes Einstein's contributions to scientific knowledge and places them within the context of the turbulent era in which he lived and worked.