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Discovering Relativity for Yourself

Lilley

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English
Cambridge University Press
03 August 1981
Discovering Relativity for yourself explains Einstein's Theory of Relativity to readers who are daunted by the standard mathematical approach to that profound theory. For twenty years Sam Lilley taught this subject to adults with no science background. Now he has written an explanation of the theory that demands no prior knowledge of mathematics or physics beyond an ability to do simple arithmetic. The first quarter of the book uses no more than arithmetic and a little simple geometry to introduce some of the main concepts of the theory, as well as discussing an impressive experimental test, which comes down strongly in its favour. When eventually further progress demands use of algebra and other mathematical techniques, these are carefully explained in a way that makes them accessible to absolute beginners, using many new and unorthodox methods.

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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 232mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 11mm
Weight:   1.760kg
ISBN:   9780521297806
ISBN 10:   052129780X
Pages:   440
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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