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Einstein’s Reception in Paris in 1922

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The Comparative Reception of Relativity

Part of the book series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science ((BSPS,volume 103))

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Ever since their formulation, Einstein’s special and general theories of Relativity have given rise to passionate confrontations. France was no exception.

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Biezunski, M. (1987). Einstein’s Reception in Paris in 1922. In: Glick, T.F. (eds) The Comparative Reception of Relativity. Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, vol 103. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3875-5_5

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