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Simply Einstein: Relativity Demystified
Richard Wolfson
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Description for Simply Einstein: Relativity Demystified
Paperback. With this reader-friendly book, it doesn't take an Einstein to understand the theory of relativity and its remarkable consequences. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 230.
In clear, understandable terms, physicist Richard Wolfson explores the ideas at the heart of relativity and shows how they lead to such seeming absurdities as time travel, curved space, black holes, and new meaning for the idea of past and future. Drawing from years of teaching modern physics to nonscientists, Wolfson explains in a lively, conversational style the simple principles underlying Einstein's theory.
Relativity, Wolfson shows, gave us a new view of space and time, opening the door to questions about their flexible nature: Is the universe finite or infinite? Will it expand forever or eventually collapse ... Read more
In clear, understandable terms, physicist Richard Wolfson explores the ideas at the heart of relativity and shows how they lead to such seeming absurdities as time travel, curved space, black holes, and new meaning for the idea of past and future. Drawing from years of teaching modern physics to nonscientists, Wolfson explains in a lively, conversational style the simple principles underlying Einstein's theory.
Relativity, Wolfson shows, gave us a new view of space and time, opening the door to questions about their flexible nature: Is the universe finite or infinite? Will it expand forever or eventually collapse ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
229g
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393325072
SKU
V9780393325072
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About Richard Wolfson
Richard Wolfson is the Benjamin F. Wissler Professor of Physics at Middlebury College, where he also teaches environmental studies. He holds a BA in physics and philosophy from Swarthmore College, an MS in environmental studies from the University of Michigan, and a PhD in physics from Dartmouth. His research involves solar astrophysics and terrestrial climate, and he has published nearly ... Read more
Reviews for Simply Einstein: Relativity Demystified
"In a clear style, [Wolfson] spreads before his readers the historical and conceptual background of [relativity] theory, emphasizing its simplicity at every opportunity. He also offers beautifully clear explanations of such classic puzzles as the Twin Paradox. A strong overview for the lay reader."
Library Journal "Wolfson leads the reader gently and irresistibly down the logical path that Einstein ... Read more
Library Journal "Wolfson leads the reader gently and irresistibly down the logical path that Einstein ... Read more