A Theory of Time and Space (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2010
- Softcover
- New
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United KingdomRevaluation Books
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384 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.87 inches. This item is printed on demand.
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- Title
- A Theory of Time and Space (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Alfred Arthur Robb
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2010
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1440092176
- ISBN 13
- 9781440092176
- Item weight
- 0.65 kilograms
Explore how time and space are linked in the science of relativity, explained for curious readers. This clear introduction helps you grasp the basics without heavy math.
This edition presents an accessible account of how local time and simultaneity relate to physical phenomena, especially optics and motion. It traces the ideas behind the theory of relativity, mentioning the roles of figures like Einstein, Lorentz, Larmor, and Minkowski, while focusing on what these concepts mean for understanding time in moving systems.
- Grasp the concept of local time and how it differs between observers
- See how simultaneity can vary with perspective in moving frames
- Learn how time and space emerge from physical reasoning, not just equations
- Get a historically grounded view of the problem and its key ideas
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Revaluation Books
Exeter, United Kingdom
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