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This book provides a lively and visual introduction to Einstein's theory of relativity. It brings to life the excitement of this fascinating subject, for an audience including young people at school (post-16) and the general public with an interest in modern physics. It is different from existing books in that is uses many diagrams and simple equations (the reader is carefully guided through them), and richly rewards the reader with beautiful mathematical and physical insights. It begins by introducing spacetime, in the familiar context of low velocities. It then shows how Einstein's theory forces us to understand time in a new way. Paradoxes and puzzles are introduced and resolved, and the book culminates in a thorough unfolding of the relation between mass and energy. The book draws on the author's many years of experience in writing articles and reviews for a non-expert readership, and presenting physics to school pupils.

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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199694613
ISBN-13
9780199694617
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Book Title
Wonderful World of Relativity : a Precise Guide for the General Reader
Author
Andrew Steane
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Physics / Relativity
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
248 Pages

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8.6in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
15.6 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Qc173.6
Reviews
"In addition to meeting the needs of general readers, this book would prove useful supplemental reading for students desiring a more intuitive understanding of special relativity."--CHOICE, 'Steane's book is original - it really starts with a level accessible to gifted schoolchildren and then guides the reader in a step-by-step manner and without much formalism to the central concepts of the theory. The book is perhaps as elementary as it can be without making undueoversimplifications.' Claus Kiefer, University of Cologne, Germany, 'This is a book which is really irreproachable'Hans Bouma, NVOX'Steane's book is original - it really starts with a level accessible to gifted schoolchildren and then guides the reader in a step-by-step manner and without much formalism to the central concepts of the theory. The book is perhaps as elementary as it can be without making undue oversimplifications.'Claus Kiefer, University of Cologne, Germany
Table of Content
1. Introduction2. A preview: the Laws of Motion3. Something odd is happening all around us4. Spacetime5. Reference frames and coordinates6. The basic principles of Relativity7 Foundations re-explored.8. Navigating in spacetime9. Faster than light10. Introduction to momentum and energy11. Conclusion
Copyright Date
2011
Lccn
2011-026848
Dewey Decimal
530.11
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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