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by Alberto A. Martinez

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Book Description: particularly authoritative and interesting in this new book's five essays on the myths surrounding Einstein. he succeeds admirably in a deft manner with both a light touch and numerous insights. narrates and debunks the myths prevalent among the public and among scientists.

Science Secrets book. Complete description of book: Was Darwin really inspired by Galápagos finches? Did Einstein’s wife secretly contribute to his theories? Did Franklin fly a kite in a thunderstorm? Did a falling apple lead Newton to universal gravity? Did Galileo drop objects from the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Did Einstein really believe in God? Science Secrets answers these questions and many others. It is a unique study of how myths evolve in the history of science/ Was RANDOM THOUGHTS AND NOTES ON THIS BOOK

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Did Einstein really believe in God?Science Secretsanswers these questions and many others. It is a unique study of how myths evolve in the history of science

Did Einstein really believe in God?Science Secretsanswers these questions and many others. Some tales are partly true, others are mostly false, yet all illuminate the tension between the need to fairly describe the past and the natural desire to fill in the blanks. Alberto A. Martinez analyzes how such myths grow and rescues neglected facts that are more captivating than famous fictions.

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Darwin to Einstein: Historical Studies on Science and Belief by Colin Chant; John Fauvel; Darwin to Einstein . Raj Kapoor - 2006 - Cfw Books. Fossils, Finches, and Fuegians: Darwin’s Adventures and Discoveries on the Beagle.

Darwin to Einstein: Historical Studies on Science and Belief by Colin Chant; John Fauvel; Darwin to Einstein: Primary Sources on Science and Belief by Noel G. Coley; Vance M. D. Hall. Ronald Numbers - 1982 - Isis: A Journal of the History of Science 73:442-443. Secrets of Reality: Bridging the Gap Between Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Science. Sandra Herbert - 2004 - Isis: A Journal of the History of Science 95:507-508.

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Martínez, Alberto A. (2011) Science secrets :the truth about Darwin's finches, Einstein's wife, and other myths Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press

Martínez, Alberto A. : University of Pittsburgh Press, MLA Citation. Martínez, Alberto A. Science Secrets: The Truth About Darwin's Finches, Einstein's Wife, And Other Myths. Pittsburgh, Pa. : University Of Pittsburgh Press, 2011. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed.

Was Darwin really inspired by Galápagos finches? Did Einstein’s wife secretly contribute to his theories? Did Franklin fly a kite in a thunderstorm? Did a falling apple lead Newton to universal gravity? Did Galileo drop objects from the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Did Einstein really believe in God? Science Secrets answers these questions and many others. It is a unique study of how myths evolve in the history of science. Some tales are partly true, others are mostly false, yet all illuminate the tension between the need to fairly describe the past and the natural desire to fill in the blanks. Energetically narrated, Science Secrets pits famous myths against extensive research from primary sources in order to accurately portray important episodes in the sciences. Alberto A. Martínez analyzes how such myths grow and rescues neglected facts that are more captivating than famous fictions. Moreover, he shows why opinions that were once secret and seemingly impossible are now scientifically compelling. The book includes new findings related to the Copernican revolution, alchemy, Pythagoras, young Einstein, and other events and figures in the history of science.

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This book takes a new look at many centuries old myths surrounding legendary immortal events and accomplishments in the history of science.

What did Galileo actually do at the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Was Galileo really a heretic?
Did Newton formulate his Theory of Gravity after getting plunked by an apple?
What were the Pythagorean Brotherhood actual contributions to the world of knowledge?
What did Darwin really do on Galapogos?
Did Ben Franklin discover electricity by flying a kite?
How did Coulomb discover that electricity was an inversely squared law with distance?
Why is J.J. Thomson credited as the discoverer of the electron, and did he really believe in the disasterous 'Plum Pudding' model?
Did Einstein even believe in God?, given his many famous quotes on the workings of 'the Almighty'.
Was Einsten's wife, the quite obedient wife that stood behind the famous husband?
Did the clock towers of Bern contribute to the Special Theory of Relativity? What if Einstein had lived in another city?
Was Einstein a genius because he thought like a child?
What is the truth behind Eugenics and equality (or lack thereof) of species and races?

The author presents much new documented evidence and for the most part, allows the reader to come to his own conclusion. It is highly entertaining and worth reading.

There is also a chapter called "The Myth about the Speed of Light", and although he does present a brief, relatively impressive lecture (for a historian) on time dilation and length contraction and the highly non-intuitive (nor sensical) relativistic velocity mathematics, there is no myth or point for debate here.

The book ends with a comprehensive set of notes to accompany all anecdotes and quotations.

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Most of us have heard at least some intriguing stories about famous scientists - stories that help illustrate how they came upon their great discoveries. Some such stories involve Galileo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Isaac Newton and a falling apple, Benjamin Franklin and a kite, just to name a few. But are these stories literally true or are they exaggerations or simply pure fabrications? In this spellbinding book, the author, a professor of history, examines the veracity of such myths and legends about science/scientists that have propagated though the centuries and into modern times. Although the book has 14 chapters, each of whose title identifies a certain possible myth, the actual number of them that are discussed add up to 31, as indicated in the "List of Myths and Apparent Myths" (p. vii).

The author's approach is to explore hard evidence usually in the form of reliable original sources/documents that date as close as possible to the events in question. He also discusses some possible reasons why such myths are created, embellished and propagated over time, and how careful historians must be in separating fact from pure fiction before recounting what seems to have really happened.

The prose is very clear, friendly, lively and quite engaging. This book should appeal the most to science and history buffs - especially those with a penchant for the history of science.

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This book is a delightful read for any mathematician or scientist, but especially so for those of us who will never try to become either. Martinez traces fascinating developments in the history of science in a context we can all internalize and enjoy.

"Science Secrets" explores in a fun and engaging way some very important questions I used to (wrongly) think were sufficiently answered, or was reluctant to ask for fear I'd get lost in the answer. Did Einstein believe in God? What made Darwin think about evolution in the way that he did? How could a supposedly mythical stone pass from a king's mere touch to a dank shed in Paris, and then from a lab in Delaware to finally transform a struggling Scottish writer into a multi-billionaire?

Martinez makes use of original diagrams, helpful pictures and figures, and easy-to-read tables. He explains equations and concepts in a logical way that is easy to follow, especially the problems that led Einstein to explore relativity. Most importantly, he helps us understand not only the truth, but the value in our very interest and in our questions. By revealing the real, arduous, and complicated process of scientific discovery from the overly simplified "who-gets-credit" textbook model we're all used to, Martinez takes us on a treasure hunt to uncover the truth. Upon closing the back cover, I not only knew a lot more about science in general, but also how important it is to understand why we love these stories. Very well written and highly recommended.

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