The Life and Politics of Albert Einstein: Book Insight on Einstein by Walter Isaacson

*Albert Einstein appeared like a shooting star across the sphere of astrophysics while making the first of his great discoveries as a part-time doctoral candidate in Switzerland. 

*His constantly changing simulations of the universe launched a new foundation for cosmology, and future breakthroughs in physics based on his relativity equations are likely to continue into the coming centuries. 

*Einstein was a lifelong anti-war activist, risking his life to promote resisting the draft. 

*Einstein helped persuade the American government to race to develop atomic bombs first, but even before the first bombs were dropped, he crusaded against the use of atomic arms against civilians. 

*His role as the planet’s most prominent antinuclear activist, and as a free-speech advocate in Cold War America, leaves a political legacy that is often overlooked compared to his scientific genius.

Theme 1: The Cosmic Revolution 0:28

Theme 2: Hitler and the Atomic Bomb 10:00

Theme 3: The Cold War Clashes 23:45

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"New Biography Focuses On Einstein's Creativity". Npr.Org, 2007, https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=11786053. Accessed 12 Feb 2019.

"Albert Einstein Makes Anti-Nazi Speech". Youtube, 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeM9KR_O4yo&feature=youtu.be&t=23. Accessed 12 Feb 2019.

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Full Title: Einstein: His Life and Universe

Year of Publication: 2007

Book Author: Walter Isaacson

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