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E=mc2 by David Bodanis

E=mc2 by David Bodanis

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E = mc² (352 pages, first published in 2001) unfolds the story of Einstein’s iconic formula as if it were a living entity—tracing its symbolic components ("E", the "=", "m", "c", and the superscript "2") through their scientific and human origins. Bodanis devotes individual chapters to the discoveries that shaped each term: Michael Faraday's foundational work on energy, Antoine‑Laurent Lavoisier’s law of mass conservation, Ole Roemer’s measurements of the speed of light, and even the evolution of the equal sign itself. He weaves in biographical narratives of figures like Lise Meitner, Enrico Fermi, Cecilia Payne, and Émilie du Châtelet, spotlighting their contributions and challenges—from breakthroughs in nuclear physics to societal marginalization. The narrative crescendos with the atom bomb’s development and concludes with cosmic implications—how E = mc² governs stars, powers life on Earth, and hints at the universe’s ultimate fate. Throughout, Bodanis balances accessible exposition with dramatic storytelling, turning complex physics into compelling human history.

About the Author

David Bodanis, originally from Chicago, earned an undergraduate degree in mathematics, physics, and economics at the University of Chicago before moving to Europe. He later taught intellectual history at Oxford University and worked as a science journalist and consultant. His breakthrough came with The Secret House, after which he established his reputation in popular science. E = mc², translated into over 20 languages and longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, was later adapted into a PBS/Channel 4 documentary (Einstein’s Big Idea) and even a ballet. Bodanis combines depth and flair across genres—from Electric Universe (winner of the Royal Society Science Book Prize) to Passionate Minds—often highlighting scientific underdogs and uncovering overlooked women contributors to science. He resides in London and remains a celebrated storyteller bridging science and culture.

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