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Relativity : The Special and the General Theory by Albert Einstein (2006, UK-B Format Paperback, Anniversary)

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Relativity : The Special And the General Theory, Paperback by Calder, Nigel; Lawson, Robert W. (TRN); Calder, Nigel (INT), ISBN 0143039822, ISBN-13 9780143039822, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The Nobel Prize-winning physicist presents his views on the special and general theory of relativity and the universe as a whole, in an accessible introduction to his seminal theories, written for the non-scientist. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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An accesible version of Einstein's masterpiece of theory, written by the genius himself 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. Here published for the first time as a Penguin Classic, this edition of Relativity features a new introduction by bestselling science author Nigel Calder. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0143039822
ISBN-13
9780143039822
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Book Title
Relativity : the Special and the General Theory
Author
Albert Einstein
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Cosmology, History, Physics / Relativity
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
160 Pages

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7.8in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
5 oz

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Lc Classification Number
Qc173.55.E384513
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Grade to
Up
Edition Description
Anniversary
Edition Number
60
Table of Content
Relativity Introduction by Nigel Calder Suggestions for Further Reading Preface by Albert Einstein Part I: The Special Theory of Relativity 1. Physical Meaning of Geometrical Propositions 2. The System of Co-ordinates 3. Space and Time in Classical Mechanics 4. The Galileian System of Co-ordinates 5. The Principle of Relativity (in the Restricted Sense) 6. The Theorem of the Addition of Velocities Employed in Classical Mechanics 7. The Apparent Incompatibility of the Law of Propagation of Light with the Principle of Relativity 8. On the Idea of Time in Physics 9. The Relativity of Simultaneity 10. On the Relativity of the Conception of Distance 11. The Lorentz Transformation 12. The Behaviour of Measuring-Rods and Clocks in Motion 13. Theorem of the Addition of the Velocities. The Experiment of Fizeau 14. The Heuristic Value of the Theory of Relativity 15. General Results of the Theory 16. Experience and the Special Theory of Relativity 17. Minkowski's Four-Dimensional Space Part II: The General Theory of Relativity 18. Special and General Principle of Relativity 19. The Gravitational Field 20. The Equality of Inertial and Gravitational Mass as an Argument for the General Postulate of Relativity 21. In What Respects Are the Foundations of Classical Mechanics and of the Special Theory of Relativity Unsatisfactory? 22. A Few Inferences from the Genral Principle of Relativity 23. Behaviour of Clocks and Measuring-Rods on a Rotating Body of Reference 24. Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Continuum 25. Gaussian Co-ordinates 26. The Space-Time Continuum of the Special Theory of Relativity Considered as a Euclidean Continuum 27. The Space-Time Continuum of the General Theory of Relativity Is Not a Euclidean Continuum 28. Exact Formulation of the General Principle of Relativity 29. The Solution of the Problem of Gravitation on the Basis of the General Principle of Relativity Part III: Considerations on the Universe as a Whole 30. Cosmological Difficulties of Newton's Theory 31. The Possibility of a "Finite" and Yet "Unbounded" Universe 32. The Structure of Space According to the General Theory of Relativity Appendices 1. Simple Derivation of the Lorentz Transformation 2. Minkowski's Four-Dimensional Space ("World") 3. The Experimental Confirmation of the General Theory of Relativity (a) Motion of the Perihelion of Mercury (b) Deflection of Light by a Gravitational Field (c) Displacement of Spectral Lines towards the Red Index
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2005-058696
Dewey Decimal
530.11
Dewey Edition
21

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