An Einstein Encyclopedia

One of Symmetry magazine’s Physics Books of 2015 “This is the most comprehensive book on Einstein published to coincide with the centenary of his general theory of relativity. Coauthored by Calaprice, Daniel Kennefick, and Robert Schulman, three leading Einstein scholars, it covers the Nobel Prize winner’s life (1879–1955) and work in detail, with entries on his influence on science and society. Photographs and illustrations–cartoons of the great inventor, for example, and scientific diagrams–enhance the presentation, which further offers meticulous documentation and carefully chronicles Einstein’s academic output.”–Henrietta Verma, Library Journal “An Einstein Encyclopedia is an invaluable companion to the serious Einstein researcher. A comprehensive collection of the theories, concepts, friends, collaborators and romantic interests in Einstein’s life.”–Bill Condie, Cosmos Magazine “[An Einstein Encyclopedia] is full of fascinating information about Einstein… This is an extremely well-organized and user-friendly reference title, thoroughly researched and accessible to the general public, students, and scholars alike.”–Lyndsie Robinson, Booklist “What causes me to recommend this book so highly is that in one single volume, the authors have compiled an enormous amount of diverse yet detailed information about the life of Einstein and his accomplishments and contributions to the world in which we live in now. They make the material relevant as well as accurate, and anyone wanting to dip into any single facet of this man’s life can find something to quench their curiosity.”–David Brock, NTSA Recommends (National Science Teachers Association) “Three Einstein scholars cover in exquisite detail the scientific, public and private lives of Einstein… The accessibility and detail make An Einstein Encyclopedia an important entry in any Einstein collection.”–Mike Perricone, Symmetry Magazine

Alice Calaprice is the author of several popular books on Einstein, including The Ultimate Quotable Einstein (Princeton). Daniel Kennefick is associate professor of physics at the University of Arkansas and an editor of the Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Robert Schulmann, former director of the Einstein Papers Project and editor of the Collected Papers of Albert Einstein, is coeditor of Einstein on Politics (Princeton).