How Einstein Created Relativity out of Physics and Astronomy (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)

This book tracks the history of the theory of relativity through Einstein's life, with in-depth studies of its background as built upon by ideas from earlier scientists. The focus points of Einstein's theory of relativity include its development throughout his life; the origins of his ideas and his indebtedness to the earlier works of Galileo, Newton, Faraday, Mach and others; the application of the theory to the birth of modern cosmology; and his quest for a unified field theory. Treading a fine line between the popular and technical (but not shying away from the occasional equation), this book explains the entire range of relativity and weaves an up-to-date biography of Einstein throughout. The result is an explanation of the world of relativity, based on an extensive journey into earlier physics and a simultaneous voyage into the mind of Einstein, written for the curious and intelligent reader.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 394
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	2013
Authors:	David Topper
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
Edition:	2013 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4614-4781-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Relativity physics > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4614-4781-X
Barcode:	9781461447818

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