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The ABC of relativity

by Bertrand Russell, 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.

Accession 5919 ISBN 0451623819 Publisher New American Library
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