DUKAS, Helen; Banesh Hoffman.
Albert Einstein: The Human Side.
First Edition of Albert Einstein: The Human Side; inscribed by Helen Dukas
New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1979.
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First Book Club edition of this curated collection of Einstein’s writings. Octavo, original leather, frontispiece. Presentation copy, inscribed by Helen Dukas on the front free endpaper. Helen Dukas (1896–1982) was Albert Einstein’s longtime secretary and trusted confidante, serving in that role from 1928 until his death in 1955. Deeply involved in preserving and organizing Einstein’s legacy, she co-edited several collections of his writings and letters, and played a key role in curating the Einstein Archives at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Fine in a good dust jacket, with bumping and light chipping to the extremities, and a closed tear to the hinge of the front panel.
Albert Einstein: The Human Side (1979), edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffmann, offers a unique perspective on Einstein beyond his scientific achievements by compiling his personal letters, reflections, and anecdotes. Unlike traditional biographies that focus on his contributions to physics, this collection highlights Einstein’s thoughts on philosophy, politics, ethics, and personal relationships, revealing his wit, humility, and deep moral convictions. Through carefully selected writings, the book presents Einstein as both a brilliant scientist and a deeply introspective individual who grappled with the social and ethical implications of his work.
Albert Einstein: The Human Side.
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