The Routledge Guidebook to Einstein's Relativity av James Trefil

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<P>Albert Einstein, one of the most prolific scientists of the twentieth century, developed the theory of relativity which was crucial for the advancement of modern physics. Young Einstein identified a paradox between Newtonian Mechanics and Maxwell¿s equations which pointed to a flawed understanding of space and time by the scientists of the day. In <I>Relativity</I>, Einstein presents his findings using a minimal amount of mathematical language, but the text can still be challenging for readers who lack an extensive scientific background.</P><I><P>The Routledge Guidebook to Einstein¿s Relativity</I> expands on and supplements this seminal text, by exploring:</P><UL><P><LI>the historical context of Einstein¿s work and the background to his breakthroughs</LI><LI>details of experimental verification of special and general relativity</LI><LI>the enduring legacy of Einstein¿s theories and their implications for future scientific breakthroughs.</LI><P></P></UL><P>This is an essential intro