Future generations may well refer to the first half of the 20th century as the "age of Einstein" because of his outstanding contribution to modern thought. In this book the author approaches Einstein's career through the three basic themes in his work - the special theory of relativity, the general theory of relativity and gravitation and the quantum theory. Studying these, the author traces the stages of both Einstein's own life in science and the growth of modern scientific awareness. His account is both lucid and ...
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Future generations may well refer to the first half of the 20th century as the "age of Einstein" because of his outstanding contribution to modern thought. In this book the author approaches Einstein's career through the three basic themes in his work - the special theory of relativity, the general theory of relativity and gravitation and the quantum theory. Studying these, the author traces the stages of both Einstein's own life in science and the growth of modern scientific awareness. His account is both lucid and evocative, and goes a long way towards helping the layman to a fuller understanding of Albert Einstein and the central issues of modern physics.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
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Poor. 1978 edition. Wear at edges and corners. Some storage marks, fading and scratches to cover. Tanning to text blocks and page margins. Some occassional highlighting at page margins. Text good and legible. 208 p. Modern Masters . Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
