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Special and General Relativity

Introduction by Martin Counihan
Published by Flame Tree Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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Special and General Relativity by Albert Einstein contains his core paper, 'Relativity, The Special & The General Theory. A Popular Exposition', which established his reputation as one of the greatest thinkers of our and perhaps any age. Also included are the four lectures he gave to explain his findings in more detail: 'The Meaning of Relativity'.

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About The Author

Albert Einstein was a German mathematician and physicist who developed the special and general theories of relativity. In 1921, he won the Nobel Prize for physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect. His work also had a major impact on the development of atomic energy. In his later years, Einstein focused on unified field theory.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Flame Tree Press (November 25, 2019)
  • Length: 240 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781787556812

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