2015年3月9日星期一

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6 Ways Albert Einstein Fought for Civil Rights

Posted: 09 Mar 2015 06:14 AM PDT

Beyond Relativity: Albert Einstein's Lesser-Known WorkAlbert Einstein earned international fame for his general theory of relativity, which was published 100 years ago. Most people know that Einstein was an anti-war activist, but after moving to the United States in 1933 and becoming a U.S. citizen, the iconic scientist also confronted American racism. According to the authors of "Einstein on Race and Racism," (Rutgers University Press, 2006), Einstein was keenly aware of the similarities between American segregation and the treatment of Jews in Germany. Before moving to Princeton, New Jersey, Einstein was harassed and denounced by the Nazis.


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