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Auteur(s) : Wazeck, Milena
Titre(s) : Einstein's opponents [Texte imprimé] : the public controversy about the theory of relativity in the 1920s / Milena Wazeck,... ; translated by Geoffrey S. Koby,...
Traduction de : Einsteins Gegner
Publication : Cambridge : Cambridge university press, 2014
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (XXI-355 p.) : ill. ; 26 cm
Comprend : 1. The world riddle solvers ; 2. The confrontation with the theory of relativity
; 3. The debate on the content of the theory of relativity ; 4. Marginalization and
protest: strategic disputes with the theory of relativity.
Note(s) : Bibliogr. p. 313-351
"This detailed account of the controversy surrounding the publication of Albert Einstein's
theory of relativity explores the ferocious popular and academic opposition which
at one time encircled one of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth
century. Based on extensive archival research, this fascinating discourse includes
a compelling and entertaining examination of the contemporary literature created by
Einstein's detractors. Exploring the arguments and strategies, social contexts, and
motivations of Einstein's detractors, and providing unique insights into the dynamics
of scientific controversies, this book is ideal for anyone interested in the history
and philosophy of physics, popular science, and the public understanding of science"
; "The research to date on the opponents of the theory of relativity is characterized
by a strong focus on individual protagonists, particularly Lenard, Stark, Gehrcke,
and Weyland, and specific events, particularly the presentations at the Philharmonic
and the dispute in Bad Nauheim. In addition, this phenomenon is discussed primarily
from the perspective of what it meant for Einstein to be confronted with attacks on
his science and on himself as a person. In this book, however, the central question
is what it meant for the persons who understood themselves as Einstein's opponents
to be confronted with the theory of relativity"
Sujet(s) : Einstein, Albert (1879-1955)
Relativité (physique) -- Histoire
Indice(s) Dewey :
530.11 (23e éd.) = Théorie de la relativité
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781107017443. - ISBN 1107017440 (rel.). - ISBN 9781107665750 (erroné). - ISBN
1107665752 (erroné) (e-book). - ISBN 9781306376136 (erroné). - ISBN 1306376130 (erroné)
(MyiLibrary)
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb43885744p
Notice n° :
FRBNF43885744
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