Simply Einstein by Richard Wolfson

Simply Einstein by Richard Wolfson

With this reader-friendly book, it doesn't take an Einstein to understand the theory of relativity and its remarkable consequences.

"In a clear style, [Wolfson] spreads before his readers the historical and conceptual background of [relativity] theory, emphasizing its simplicity at every opportunityHe also offers beautifully clear explanations of such classic puzzles as the Twin Paradox. A strong overview for the lay reader." -- Library Journal
"Wolfson leads the reader gently and irresistibly down the logical path that Einstein followed to arrive at his theories." -- Washington Post Book World

Richard Wolfson is the Benjamin F. Wissler Professor of Physics at Middlebury College, where he also teaches environmental studies. He holds a BA in physics and philosophy from Swarthmore College, an MS in environmental studies from the University of Michigan, and a PhD in physics from Dartmouth. His research involves solar astrophysics and terrestrial climate, and he has published nearly 100 papers in the scientific literature. Wolfson’s other books include several introductory physics texts, as well as Nuclear Choices: A Citizen’s Guide to Nuclear Technology (1993) and Simply Einstein: Relativity Demystified (2003). He has five video courses for the Teaching Company’s Great Courses series: Einstein’s Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Nonscientists (1999); Physics in Your Life (2004); Earth’s Changing Climate (2007); Physics and Our Universe: How It All Works (2011); and Understanding Modern Electronics (2014).

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ISBN 13	9780393325072
ISBN 10	0393325075
Title	Simply Einstein
Author	Richard Wolfson
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	WW Norton & Co
Year published	2004-01-20
Number of pages	272
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