Lincoln Barnett Explained

Lincoln Kinnear Barnett (1909–1979) was an editor and author,[1] most notably at Life magazine for many years.

Lincoln Barnett wrote a number of books, including The Universe and Doctor Einstein,[2] The World We Live In, and The Treasure of Our Tongue.[3] [4]

The Universe and Doctor Einstein is a layman's introduction to the theory of relativity. It includes a foreword by Albert Einstein, and has been reprinted several times. His work popularizing science subjects included consulting work on the film Journey to the Center of the Earth.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Clark . Alfred E.. Lincoln Barnett, Ex-Editor of Life; Joined Tribune in Depression. The New York Times . New York, New York. September 10, 1979. 2010-03-28.
  2. Book: Barnett, Lincoln . The Universe and Doctor Einstein. William Sloane Associates . 1948 . New York.
  3. Book: Barnett, Lincoln . The treasure of our tongue; the story of English from its obscure beginnings to its present eminence as the most widely spoken language . . 1964 . New York .
  4. Lalley . J.M.. The Rebuilding of Babel . Modern Age. 9 . 2 . 200–201. 1965. pdf . 2010-04-17.
  5. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1531071/ Lincoln Barnett