A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion: The Essential Scientific Works of Albert Einstein

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A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion

The Essential Scientific Works of Albert Einstein

Stephen Hawking, Stephen Hawking

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Running Press Adult
01 September 2009

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Physics

With commentary by the greatest physicist of our time, Stephen Hawking, this anthology has garnered impressive reviews.

PW has called it a gem of a collection while New Scientist magazine notes the thrill of reading Einsteins own words.

From the writings that revealed the famous Theory of Relativity, to other papers that shook the scientific world of the 20th century, A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion belongs in every science fans library.

By: Stephen Hawking
Edited by: Stephen Hawking
Imprint: Running Press Adult
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 562g
ISBN: 9780762435647
ISBN 10: 076243564X
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 01 September 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Stephen Hawking has become a scientific celebrity"" of sorts, ever since his A Brief History of Time was published. He has been described as the most intelligent man in the world today,"" according to the Chicago Sun-Times and as the scientific heir to Einstein, Newton, and Galileo"" by People magazine. He lives in Cambridge, England."

Reviews for A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion: The Essential Scientific Works of Albert Einstein

Science Books & Films, June 2008<br> Hawking's book is stimulating and provides the reader with motivation for studying physics and engaging the universe.