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Relativity: The Special and the General Theory (Penguin Classics) |  | Author: Albert Einstein
Creator: Nigel Calder
Publisher: Penguin Classics
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Pages: 208
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 0143039822
Dewey Decimal Number: 530.11
EAN: 9780143039822
ASIN: 0143039822
Publication Date: July 25, 2006
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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.
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The Nobel Prize-winning scientists presentation of his landmark theory
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, Einsteins name was scarcely known outside the physics institutes. Having just completed his masterpiece, The General Theory of Relativitywhich provided a brand-new theory of gravity and promised a new perspective on the cosmos as a wholehe 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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 Relativity -- authored by A. Einstein November 4, 2009
G. C. Rouhart (MA, USA)
I thought it interesting to read a book authored by Einstein himself and get a sense of how he thought about it. The book was a fairly quick read, about 4 commuter train rides. He was able to introduce Special Relativity without the use of math; although I'm glad he does shows the Lorentz transformation and has an appendix to hint at the derivation.
On the other hand I was disappointed with the material on General Relativity and had hoped to see more depth of discussion. The GR is the barest of an introduction.
 Exactly as promised! August 10, 2009
A. McNeill
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book was in perfect condition when it arrived. I couldn't be more happy with it!
Layman's explanation of relativity by Einstein himself March 17, 2009
Z. Wu (New York, NY)
This is relativity explained by Einstein himself, without using math. There might have been a plain English explanation that is slightly more crisp, however, would you not want to read it from the master himself? The special relativity section is especially clear, and detailed. Almost all the important ideas were explained well there. The section on general relativity is rather brief, and gives you the sense that it is just a flavor, not the full story. Yet it gives you enough to be very interested. The English translation from German could be better, but it really does not make it inexplicable. Those who complain that the translation could not be understood probably would not understand the book even if it is translated better. All in all, I would recommend reading it after some other exposition on the subject. After that, this is an excellent piece of food for thought.
Missing Parts!!!! January 13, 2009
ximox (New York, NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Appendix 4 & 5 are missing!!! The book's copyright has expired, it is available on project Gutenberg for free. The only part still subject to copyright is appendix 5, that Einstein added at a later date. This edition is missing both appendix 4 and 5.
The worlds greatest mind September 13, 2008
Relayer (San Diego, CA USA!!)
Though this is not an easy book to read, it does provide insight into the mind of the world's greatest genius.
There is no doubt - this IS Einstein's Universe. For that reason alone this book is a must read.
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