The Eddington Enigma

Résumé du livre

In The Thirties and forties of this century Eddington's name was a household word in the English-speaking world, and even beyond, as the result of his publication of semi-popular books of science and philosophy, including much material found controversial. In a more restricted, but world-wide, circle, he was revered for his outstanding contributions to astronomy, and physics, especially in kinematics of stars, relativity theory and astrophysics. David S. Evans calls attention to Eddington's limitations as well as his achievements, but in spirit remains, "the awe-struck lad who knew him." Book jacket.