Relativity: The Special And The General Theory

Albert Einstein wrote this account of relativity for readers outside physics, explaining in ordinary language what his theories claim about space, time, motion and gravity. The book proceeds in short numbered sections, starting from familiar things such as trains, clocks and rulers before moving to the special theory and then the general one. Mathematics is kept to a minimum, with thought experiments doing most of the explanatory work. Reading it gives direct contact with how the physicist himself framed the ideas, which no later summary can replace. This deluxe hardbound edition presents the text in a format built to last. Points of interest: • Einstein's own popular exposition of both theories of relativity • Short numbered sections that build one idea at a time • Thought experiments used in place of heavy mathematics • A hardbound edition suitable for gifting or long-term shelving A good fit for science students, teachers and general readers curious about modern physics, available from Boipoka.