Relativity: The Special and the General Theory

This book made Relativity intuitive.

Six years of college physics courses never made relativity intuitively understandable for me. Academic texts concentrate on mathematical descriptions, manipulations and proofs to present theories. Einstein, in simple text, leads us through his very logical and understandable thought process, which led him to the relativity theories. I could manipulate the mathematics of relativity and come up with answers but never really had an intuitive feel for what really is going on till I read this book. I only wish I had read this first before plowing through graduate physics courses. The only other book I have ever read that was more enlightening was the Bible.

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Bad conversion to e-book.

Would have probably been a good read, but the equations are all missing.

Everywhere you expect to see an equation, is a tag that says:

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do not be content with just this book

I hate bashing titles-- especially someone with as great an intellect as A. Einstein, but I would rather those wanting to learn about relativity not take the short road nor try to learn it half way. This book is no way an introduction of any sort. It's that snack that ruins the dinner. Herman Weyl's Space-Time-Matter is a difficult book to follow, but there is enough philosophy there to hold your attention. Many times we focus on Einstein as a person when we should be more interested in the theory-- especially the general theory.

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This is a very good book. Just got it yesterday and I'm already

This is a very good book. Just got it yesterday and I'm already about halfway done. I dearly recommend this book.

Hard to read

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I love him

How could you not give this 5 stars?!

Seriously. Read it.

Fascinating, as new today as it was when written

An excellent start for those who are interested in relativity. Would be an excellent book for science teachers in high school to discuss with their students.

Amazing and easy-to-read!

I found this fascinating. This is not written for those with a PhD. It is technical, but understandable and compelling. The reason I include it on this list is twofold:

* It is a great example of perspective and reevaluating what you think to be true
* It is also a great example of taking a complicated or very different idea and logically walking the reader through the reasoning to an inevitable conclusion.

Interesting to read Albert Einsteins own (translated) words.

This book avoids the mathematics required for a complete grasp of the subject. Without the more advanced mathematics necessary for a complete understanding of this subject, I must be satisfied with trying to understand the basics of the theory. A few current books advance a few steps forward in explaining relativity subjects. Nevertheless it is very interesting to read Einsteins own explanation of relativity.

Surprisingly well-written.

Though this treatise deals with a difficult subject, Einstein gains obvious benefit from his background as a teacher. A bit redundant, and at times overly reliant on quantification and graphical representation of research findings, I would still recommend. A good primer for early astrophysics research.

Superb

This book makes you wonder. This man was such a genius. How could one comprehedn such amazing things? Well this book is sure a good way to start.

Timeless

I first read this tome in the Perth Amboy library in 1966 while I was studying physics and calculus in honors high school. I still remember the "eureka!" effect of understanding both the verbal and mathmatical exposition of Einsein's work. It was a special treat to hear it in the words of this persistent genius. It still gives relevance to theory and math concepts for me which is why at 53 I've come looking for it again. The biggest tiny book I've ever read and understood.

GREAT!

Albert Einstein was a very smart person and his books are great!

My review

I just think that the book is a very well-written, and easilly understandable piece of Albert Einstein`s genious. In-fact, it is so easy to comprehend, that even a twelve-year-old like myself may understand it!

A great read!

This is a wonderful book for any person willing take some time to read it. It's perfect for those long essays and in depth reports for college and high school. Defenitely explains everything you need to know about reletivity.

Albert Einstien

I think that this was a great book it helped me understand his special and general theory of relativity alot better.

No better Explanation

This book offers a simplistic explanation of the greatest theory of the century and of all time. If you are interested in physics, then this is a must read book.

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