By the year 1900, most of physics seemed to be encompassed in the two great theories of
Newtonian mechanics and Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism. Unfortunately, there were …

This book gives an excellent introduction to the theory of special relativity. Professor Resnick
presents a fundamental and unified development of the subject with unusually clear …

In this splendidly lucid and profusely illustrated book, a Nobel laureate relates the
fascinating story of Einstein, the general and special theories of relativity, and the scientists …

Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, first published in 1905, radically changed our
understanding of the world. Familiar notions of space and time and energy were turned on …

Modern readers turning to Einstein's famous 1905 paper on special relativity may not find
what they expect. Its title,“On the electrodynamics of moving bodies,” gives no inkling that it …

Time magazine's" Man of the Century", Albert Einstein is the founder of modern physics and
his theory of relativity is the most important scientific idea of the modern era. In this short …

Special relativity is a cornerstone of the structure of all fundamental theories, and general
relativity has blossomed from Einstein's original theory into a cutting-edge applied science …

" The style is very clear and concise, and the treatment is authoritative throughout."—Choice
Relativity remains a topic of crucial interest for scientists grappling with its implications for …

" An excellent introduction to complicated but fascinating subject."—Booklist This compelling
book offers readers with no technical expertise beyond arithmetic an enlightening tour of the …

In the century since the publication of the special theory of relativity, there remains a
tendency to venerate Einstein's genius without actually understanding his achievement. This …