| Author |
Nordmann, Charles, 1881-1940 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Haldane, R. B. Haldane (Richard Burdon Haldane), Viscount, 1856-1928 |
| Translator |
McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955 |
| LoC No. |
22015708
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| Title |
Einstein and the universe: A popular exposition of the famous theory
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd,1922.
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| Credits |
deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Einstein and the Universe" by Charles Nordmann is a popular exposition of scientific theory written in the early 20th century. The work aims to communicate the complexities of Einstein's theories, particularly the theory of relativity, in an accessible manner for general readers. Nordmann, a renowned astronomer, presents the groundbreaking changes in our understanding of space and time brought about by Einstein's work, promoting a deeper comprehension of the universe." "The opening of the book begins with a preface by the Rt. Hon. Viscount Haldane, who emphasizes the challenges of explaining Einstein's theories without heavy mathematical jargon. He praises Nordmann for his ability to express complex ideas with clarity, making them approachable for the layman. The introduction sets a philosophical tone, suggesting that the pursuit of scientific knowledge is akin to romantic exploration, and heralds Einstein’s theories as revolutionary in reshaping our understanding of time and space. As it progresses into the first chapter, the narrative outlines historical perspectives on time and space, highlighting the transition from classical physics to Einstein's innovative relativity theory—a process that promises to reconstruct our foundational knowledge of the universe." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QC: Science: Physics
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| Subject |
Relativity (Physics)
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| Subject |
Gravitation
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| Subject |
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68462 |
| Release Date |
Jul 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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