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Einstein and culture

by Gerhard Sonnert

This sociological study examines the influence of German culture on Albert Einstein's scientific research and personal philosophy. It analyses his quest for a unified worldview and the religious motivations that shaped his work within a cultural framework.

Accession 28550 ISBN 1591023165 Publisher Humanity Books
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