Having demystified the equation, Bodanis explains its science and brings it to life historically, making clear the astonishing array of discoveries and consequences it made possible. Bodanis begins by devoting chapters to each of the equations letters and symbols, introducing the science and scientists forming the backdrop to Einsteins discovery-from Ole Roemers revelation that the speed of light could be measured to Michael Faradays pioneering work on energy fields. Book Synopsis Already climbing the bestseller lists-and garnering rave reviews-this little masterpiece sheds brilliant light on the equation that changed the world. Bodanis writes the biography of one of the greatest scientific discoveries in history, and through his skill as a writer and teacher, he turns a seemingly impenetrable theory into a dramatic and accessible human achievement. About the Book Already climbing the bestseller lists, this Library Journal Best Book of the Year sheds brilliant light on the equation that changed the world.
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