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Einstein - Peace Now!: Visions and Ideas

by Reiner Braun (Editor), David Krieger
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Synopsis

'History of Knowledge', a new series at Wiley-VCH, features internationally acclaimed experts who add new perspectives to our history of knowledge, introducing readers to hitherto unknown worlds of research and its conflictual history.

Einstein was not only an extraordinary scientist, but also a convinced pacifist who faced his social and scientific responsibilities determinedly. The main focus of the present book is put on topical articles by more than ten Nobel Prize Laureates and Alternative Nobel Prize Laureates such as Mikhail Gorbachev, Walter Kohn, Joseph Rotblat, Alexander Ginzburg, Hans Bethe and Jack Steinberger. Other prominent scientists and those committed to peace, justice and citizens' engagement for peace and responsibility of science have also contributed to this unique collection of intellectual thoughts on Einstein's vision of peace. The book addresses a committed and concerned audience and was compiled to encourage and envision ways towards a more responsible and peaceful society.

About the Author, Reiner Braun

Reiner Braun studied German Literature, history and journalism. Since 1982, he has been actively involved in the Peace Movement, working as Executive Director for Scientist for Peace and Sustainability (Germany)and the International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility (INES). Since 2004, Reiner Braun has been working for various projects related to the Einstein Year 2005 at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin and for the Max Planck Society.

David Krieger received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Hawaii. He is a founder of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and has served as its president since 1982. He has initiated many global projects seeking peace in the Nuclear Age and the abolition of nuclear weapons, and provided leadership to these projects. He is the author and editor of numerous books on peace, disarmament and global security.

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 2005
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9783527406043

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