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Overview
Through his rich exploration of Einstein's thought, Gerald Holton shows how the best science depends on great intuitive leaps of imagination, and how science is indeed the creative expression of the traditions of Western civilization.Synopsis
Through his rich exploration of Einstein's thought, Gerald Holton shows how the best science depends on great intuitive leaps of imagination, and how science is indeed the creative expression of the traditions of Western civilization.
Science News
Using Albert Einstein as the embodiment of the creative force that connects science with society, Holton embraces the humanistic side of science and fights the contemporary backlash against it.
Editorials
Boston Book Review
[The] book makes a wonderfully cohesive whole. It is rich in ideas, elegantly expressed. I highly recommend it to any serious student of science and culture.
— Lucy Horowitz
Boston Sunday Globe
An important and lasting contribution to a more profound understanding of the place of science in our culture.
— Hans C. von Baeyer
New York Times Book Review
Holton has succeeded admirably.
Science and Education
I know of no better informed scientist who has studied the nature of science for half a century.
— Ron Good
Science News
Using Albert Einstein as the embodiment of the creative force that connects science with society, Holton embraces the humanistic side of science and fights the contemporary backlash against it.