Space, Time, and Gravitation: An Outline of the General Relativity Theory - Hardcover

Eddington Sir, Arthur Stanley

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In this accessible exploration of Einstein's theory of general relativity, Arthur Eddington provides a lucid explanation of the complex relationship between space, time, and gravity. Written for a general audience, the book breaks down the revolutionary ideas of curved spacetime and how mass and energy affect gravitational fields. Eddington's work not only explains key scientific concepts but also reflects on their broader implications for understanding the universe, making it a foundational text in popular science.


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A reissue of a classic 1920's account of the general theory of relativity features a preface by Sir Hermann Bondi.

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