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Introducing Einstein's Relativity
Ray A. DInverno
Paperback - $155.95
There is little doubt that Einstein's theory of relativity captures the imagination. It is unrivalled in forming the basis of the way we view the universe and the many surprises that the theory has in store -- the characteristics of black holes, the ...
The Special Theory of Relativity
A. Das
Hardcover - $138.95
Based upon the author's course at Simon Fraser University, this textbook develops the special theory of relativity from a mathematical perspective while offering many physical examples. Includes exercises, answers, and hints to selected problems. 27 ...
General Theory of Relativity
P. A. M. Dirac
Paperback - $47.95
Einstein's general theory of relativity requires a curved space for the description of the physical world. If one wishes to go beyond superficial discussions of the physical relations involved, one needs to set up precise equations for handling curve ...
Bangs, Crunches, Whimpers, and Shrieks : Singularities and Acausalities in Relativistic Spacetimes
John Earman
Hardcover - $208.95
Almost from its inception, Einstein's general theory of relativity was known to sanction spacetime models harboring singularities, which involve a breakdown in the very fabric of space and time and, consequently, a failure of the known laws of physic ...
Space, Time, and Gravitation : An Outline of the General Relativity Theory
Arthur Stanley Eddington
Paperback - $80.95
This classic book is essential reading for all those interested in the development of modern physics. Sir Arthur Eddington's account of the general theory of relativity, 'without, ' as he says in his preface, 'introducing anything very technical in t ...
Albert Einstein, the Human Side : New Glimpses from His Archives
Albert Einstein
Paperback - $30.95
Not only Einstein's modesty and humor but also his compassion, sensitivity, and wisdom emerge in this collection of quotations, most of them hitherto unpublished, take us beyond the superficial images of the stereotyped scientist or of the caricature ...
Investigations on the Theory of the Brownian Movement
Albert Einstein
Paperback - $15.95
Five early papers evolve theory that won Einstein a Nobel Prize. "Movement of Small Particles Suspended in a Stationary Liquid Demanded by the Molecular-Kinetic Theory of Heat," "On the Theory of the Brownian Movement," "A New Determination of Molecu ...
Relativity
Albert Einstein
Paperback - $23.95
In clear, concise language that is accessible to all, Albert Einstein's brilliant theory is explained and its implications discussed.
Relativity : Special and General Theory
Albert Einstein
Paperback - $12.95
The Nobel Prize-winning scientist's 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 philosophica ...
Relativity : The Special and General Theory
Albert Einstein
Paperback - $18.95
Albert Einstein's classic guide to the theory of relativity?with insights from today's leading experts
This new edition of "Relativity"?the first updated version in over fifty years?includes a wealth of original material written by some of today ...