ABC of Relativity

by Bertrand Russell

15 chapters4h 44mEnglish1925

About this book

The ABC of Relativity clearly and engagingly explains Einstein's Theory of Relativity to the layperson. It is considered to be a significant contribution to the popularization of science. Its author, Bertrand Russell, was an acclaimed British mathematician, philosopher and logician. Please note that in a few of the chapters, diagrams are included which clarify the author's discourse. The listener may wish to consult a published text to refer to these diagrams. (Summary by Ciiufi Galeazzi)

Chapters (15)

1Touch and Sight: The Earth and the Heavens

978

2What Happens and What is Observed

1076

3The Velocity of Light

1170

4Clocks and Foot Rules

1117

5Space-Time

946

6The Special Theory of Relativity

1411

7Intervals in Space-Time

1443

8Einstein's Law of Gravitation

1432

9Proofs of Einstein's Law of Gravitation

924

10Mass, Momentum, Energy and Action

1414

11Is the Universe Finite?

1055

12Conventions and Natural Laws

1130

13The Abolition of Force

1063

14What is Matter?

982

15Philosophical Consequences

941

ABC of Relativity

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Chapters (15)

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