Relativity: The Special and the General Theory - Softcover

Albert Einstein

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Synopsis

Einstein's Theory of Relativity, translated by John W. Lawson of the University of Sheffield. Published by Crown Publishers under their Bonanza Books imprint in 1961. "A clear explanation of the famous theory that brought about the atomic age. With only a high school education the reader can understand Albert Einstein's explanation of his epoch-making theory." 15th edition.

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How better to learn the Special Theory of Relativity and the General Theory of Relativity than directly from their creator, Albert Einstein himself? In Relativity: The Special and the General Theory, Einstein describes the theories that made him famous, illuminating his case with numerous examples and a smattering of math (nothing more complex than high-school algebra). Einstein's book is not casual reading, but for those who appreciate his work without diving into the arcana of theoretical physics, Relativity will prove a stimulating read.

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"The additions to the original text give considerable insight and are a valuable addition, particularly for anyone approaching the subject for the first time."
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"It’s as though you are sitting in his classroom, watching [Einstein] alternate between gesticulating and chalking equations onto the blackboard."
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