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The ABC of relativity / by Bertrand Russell, Fourth revised edition, Edited by Felix Pirani

This guide provides an accessible introduction to the principles of special and general relativity for the general reader. It explains complex scientific concepts, including gravitation and atomic energy, without requiring prior knowledge of mathematics or physics.

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