The theory of relativity encompasses einsteins theories of special and general relativity. This is not just another book about general relativity, it must be read and reread by experts and yet is readily accessible to the nonexperts. To be honest i imagine that selflearning relativity to be quite difficult. Download introducing einsteins relativity pdf search engine. Relativity by albert einstein, first edition abebooks.
Einsteins theory of gravity, general relativity, is simplified. Weve all heard of einsteins equation but how many people can actually explain what it means. In this short book einstein explains, using the minimum of mathematical terms, the basic ideas and principles of the theory which has shaped the world we live in today. In newtons, system of the world, book 3, he states that precession can.
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