Relativity: The Special and the General Theory Paperback - 2006
by Albert Einstein; Introduction by Nigel Calder
The Nobel Prize-winning scientist's presentation of his landmark theoryAccording to Einstein himself, this book is intended 'to give an exact insight into the theory of Relativity to those readers who, from a general scientific and philosophical point of view, are interested in the theory, but who are not conversant with the mathematical apparatus of theoretical physics.' When he wrote the book in 1916, Einstein's name was scarcely known outside the physics institutes. Having just completed his masterpiece, The General Theory of Relativity which provided a brand-new theory of gravity and promised a new perspective on the cosmos as a whole he set out at once to share his excitement with as wide a public as possible in this popular and accessible book.
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According to Einstein himself, this book is intended "to give an exact insight into the theory of Relativity to those readers who, from a general scientific and philosophical point of view, are interested in the theory, but who are not conversant with the mathematical apparatus of theoretical physics." When he wrote the book in 1916, Einstein's name was scarcely known outside the physics institutes. Having just completed his masterpiece, The General Theory of Relativity—which provided a brand-new theory of gravity and promised a new perspective on the cosmos as a whole—he set out at once to share his excitement with as wide a public as possible in this popular and accessible book.
- First time in Penguin Classics
- New introduction by bestselling science author Nigel Calder
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- Title Relativity: The Special and the General Theory
- Author Albert Einstein; Introduction by Nigel Calder
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 160
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Classics, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- Publication date 2006-07-25
- Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780143039822 / 0143039822
- Weight 0.29 lbs (0.13 kg)
- Dimensions 7.78 x 5.2 x 0.43 in (19.76 x 13.21 x 1.09 cm)
- Age range 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Reading level 1540
- Category Science
- Library of Congress subjects Relativity (Physics)
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2005058696
- Dewey Decimal Code 530.11
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