Relativity

A Very Short Introduction

(Author) Russell Stannard
Format: Paperback
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Einstein's theory of relativity shattered the world of physics - replacing Newtonian ideas of space and time with bizarre and counterintuitive conclusions: a world of slowing clocks and stretched space, black holes and curved space-time. This Very Short Introduction explores and explains the theory in an accessible and understandable way.

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Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
129
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780199236220
Publish year:
2008
Publish date:
July 24, 2008

Russell Stannard

Russell Stannard is a British physicist and author known for his popular science books, particularly "The God Experiment" and "The Time and Space of Uncle Albert." His clear and engaging writing style has made complex scientific concepts accessible to a wide audience, inspiring a love of learning in readers of all ages.

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