It's About Time: Understanding Einstein's Relativity ['Princeton Science Library' Series]
Language: English
Published by Princeton University Press, Princeton, 2021
- First Edition
- Softcover
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A 'clear, lively, and informal exposition of special relativity' offering 'deep insights to curious readers who have no technical scientific background'. First Edn. Thus, 2021; xv+[i]+192pp.; illus. bw. diagrams. Spine very clean/crisp/bright. Covers/pages crisp and very clean/bright. No creasing to spine; no inscriptions. Lightweight item, hence overseas customers will have SHIPPING CHARGES REDUCED subsequent to ordering. VG- PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE AND PACKING.
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- Title
- It's About Time: Understanding Einstein's Relativity ['Princeton Science Library' Series]
- Author
- MERMIN, N. David
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press, Princeton
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- Very Good Minus
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket (as issued)
- Book Type
- Paperback
- Binding
- Soft Cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0691218773
- ISBN 13
- 9780691218779
- Illustrator
- Cover design by MICHAEL BOLAND
- Edition
- First Edition Thus.
- Series
- Book 8 of 61: Princeton Science Library
- Seller catalogs
- Astronomy/Geology/Meteorology, Engineering/Technology, Mathematics/Science
A readable and entertaining look at how Einstein’s special theory of relativity gives us a new understanding of the nature of time
Relativity ought to be an important part of everyone's education. Its subject is time, with which we all think we are familiar. Einstein's special theory of relativity reveals that some of our most intuitive notions about time are shockingly wrong. This clear, lively, and informal exposition of special relativity takes a highly original approach to introduce readers to the true nature of time. It is accessible to anyone who remembers a little high school algebra and elementary geometry. It’s About Time offers deep insights to curious readers who have no technical scientific background.
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Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman'
Norwich, United Kingdom
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