Albert Einstein

In this book sydney srinivas presents a comprehensive account of the life and times of einstein perhaps the greatest intellectual of all times and traces the various influences that shaped him and his scientific temper. The biography rather than being a mere chronological compilation of the highlights of einstein''s life lucidly interweaves the socio-cultural and political ethos of his times. It delineates the greatness of einstein as a path breaking physicist and his all consuming passion for physics which did take a toll on his family life. The transition from a scientist to a social and political activist comes alive depicting him as a human being with a strong moral fibre who stood for justice at all times. Nevertheless the author doesn''t deter from touching upon the frailties and weaknesses of einstein. The inclusion of several interesting anecdotes from his life add colour to the narrative and the scientific theories formulated are also explained in simple style devoid of complex jargon making the book an ideal read.