Einstein In 90 Minutes

Einstein in 90 Minutes is one of the first in a series of engaging books which looks at the lives and works of major scientists. In an account that is both stimulating and informative, acclaimed science writers John and Mary Gribbin have woven Einstein's major theories into the text in such a way as to appeal to students of science and non-scientists alike.

The definitive scientific icon of the twentieth century, Albert Einstein is remembered for one equation, E=mc2, and the image of a white-haired, pipe-smoking professor who didn't wear socks. But the equation comes from a time when all of his great work was done. The real Albert Einstein the high school drop-out who won the Nobel Prize along with the hearts of so many young women - was young, handsome, dark haired and a natty dresser. And his greatest piece of work was so poorly understood at the time that the Nobel Committee, who couldn't understand it, but in a panic felt they ought to give him a prize for something, honoured him for something else.

An introduction, afterword and clear chronological table place Einstein's work in the context of the development of scientific knowledge.

John Gribbin trained as an astronomer but soon turned his attention to writing. Mary Gribbin studied psychology and still works as a teacher. Together they have written books on topics as diverse as the weather, time, comets and the life of Richard Feynman.