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Relativity [Hardcover]

Albert Einstein (Author)
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Release Date: Oct 5 1988 | ISBN-10: 0517029618 | ISBN-13: 978-0517029619 | Edition: New edition
Redesigned inside and out to have a fresh, appealing look, this new edition of a classic Crown Trade Paperback is a collection of Einstein's own popular writings on his work and describes the meaning of his main theories in a way virtually everyone can understand.


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How better to learn the Special Theory of Relativity and the General Theory of Relativity than directly from their creator, Albert Einstein himself? In Relativity: The Special and the General Theory, Einstein describes the theories that made him famous, illuminating his case with numerous examples and a smattering of math (nothing more complex than high-school algebra). Einstein's book is not casual reading, but for those who appreciate his work without diving into the arcana of theoretical physics, Relativity will prove a stimulating read. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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'He was unfathomably profound - the genius among geniuses who discovered, merely by thinking about it, that the universe was not as it seemed.' - Time

'Much of the book is a delight.' - Stephen Battersby, New Scientist

'[Einstein] is a far better populariser of science than Stephen Hawking ... you'll feel as though you have a ringside seat at a revolution in human understanding.' - Guardian --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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2.0 out of 5 stars If you don't already know the theory, don't bother... April 13 1999
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I hate to be the only one to not give the book "5 stars", but this is simply not the best book to buy if you want to learn the theory of relativity. The book is certainly worthwhile if you want something simply because it was written by Einstein, but God bless him, the old guy just couldn't put the idea accross as well as many modern authors. Maybe something is just lost in the translation, I don't know...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Relativity: The Special and the General Theory May 22 2013
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Relativity: The Special and the General Theory by Albert Einstein

2010 Reprint of 1920 First English Edition. First English translation of Einstein's theory of relativity. In this work Einstein intended, as far as possible, to give an exact insight into the theory of Relativity to those readers who, from a general and scientific philosophical point of view, are interested in the theory, but who are not conversant with the mathematical apparatus of theoretical physics. The theory of relativity enriched physics and astronomy during the 20th century. When first published, relativity superseded a 200-year-old theory of mechanics elucidated by Isaac Newton. It changed perceptions. For example, it overturned the concept of motion from Newton's day, into all motion is relative. Time was no longer uniform and absolute, as related to everyday experience. Furthermore, no longer could physics be understood as space by itself, and time by itself. Instead, an added dimension had to be taken into account with curved space-time. Time now depended on velocity, and contraction became a fundamental consequence at appropriate speeds.
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5.0 out of 5 stars very well presented Mar 12 2013
By Todd Fedorak
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einsteins presents his theory very well. Easy to understand with many "ah-has!" in it. Not a very big book. Worth the read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compact read.
This book quickly gets to the issue of why there even needs to be a theory of special relativity. It clearly explains what postulates are unwavering and why and then proceeds to... Read more
Published 14 months ago by G. McConnell
3.0 out of 5 stars His best was yet to come!
This book is not an easy read. It is not his best attempt at explaining his theories of special and general relativity. Read more
Published on Jan 17 2011 by Bookynerd
1.0 out of 5 stars Classic book; horrible print.
My 1 star is for this particular printing of the book, and has nothing to do with Einstein's book, which is fantastic. Read more
Published on July 8 2009 by Sam Lowry
4.0 out of 5 stars Addressing Some Misconceptions
Much has been said about Einstein's poor ability to write, namely with respect to this particular book. Read more
Published on Mar 10 2008 by Walty Rainham
4.0 out of 5 stars Straight from the horse's mouth
What better person to here about relativity than Einstein himself? This is a great book for anyone interested in relativity. Read more
Published on Jun 9 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Requires a Mature Reader
I've used this book with my high school students - very slow going. You can definitely understand the issues involved in relativity, even as a layman, from reading this book, but... Read more
Published on Jan 19 2004 by Christian Moulton
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just science
I won't lie to you, the theory of relativity is not simple. The special relativty is easily understood, yet it is a topic covered in university as an speciality in majors more... Read more
Published on Nov 29 2003 by Roberto Macías
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
How better to learn and appreciate Einsteins theory's of relativity than from his own words. I read this book senior year of Highschool and found it quite engaging. Read more
Published on Oct 19 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Einstein, to humble for his own good.
This book is very interesting glimpse of where einstein was coming from. this is a book that is still interesting if you understand relativity, because einsein gives a very... Read more
Published on Aug 25 2003 by J. Schneiderwind
5.0 out of 5 stars What I think
I do not have this Edition , I have Princenton's Edition , but this is the most spectacular book I have ever read.

ps' The first time took to me 3 and 1/2 years, to read it.

Published on July 1 2003
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