Relativity the Special & the General Theory A Popular Exposition
by Albert Einstein
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- Hardcover
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A near fine example, text and illustrations clean and crisp.
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Toronto; London: the Ryerson Press.; Methuen & Co. Edition., 1920.. A near fine example, text and illustrations clean and crisp.
. Edition: First Canadian Edition., after the first London., Binding: Contemporary full red cloth, title on flat spine, debossed stamped title on the upper board, lacks the dust jacket. , Notes: Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. He is best known to the general public for his mass–energy equivalence formula which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation". He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect", a pivotal step in the development of quantum theory., Size: Octavo (8vo.), Illustration: Illustrated with five diagrams and numerous in text mathematical equations. A foundation work in physics and astronomy.
, Category: Book Canada; Book Science & Technology;
. Edition: First Canadian Edition., after the first London., Binding: Contemporary full red cloth, title on flat spine, debossed stamped title on the upper board, lacks the dust jacket. , Notes: Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. He is best known to the general public for his mass–energy equivalence formula which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation". He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect", a pivotal step in the development of quantum theory., Size: Octavo (8vo.), Illustration: Illustrated with five diagrams and numerous in text mathematical equations. A foundation work in physics and astronomy.
, Category: Book Canada; Book Science & Technology;
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- Bookseller
- Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- B6223
- Title
- Relativity the Special & the General Theory A Popular Exposition
- Author
- Albert Einstein
- Book Condition
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Used -
A near fine example, text and illustrations clean and crisp.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- the Ryerson Press.; Methuen & Co. Edition.
- Place of Publication
- Toronto; London
- Date Published
- 1920.
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- Book Canada; Book Science & Technology;
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