Relativity and Its Roots
Hoffmann, Banesh
ISBN 10: 0716715104 ISBN 13: 9780716715108
Published by W H Freeman & Co (edition ), 1983
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Describes the advances in mechanics, optics, and electromagnetism which indirectly led to Einstein's general and special theories of relativity
About the Author: Banesh Hoffmann (1906-86) received his PhD from Princeton University. At Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, he collaborated with Albert Einstein and Leopold Infeld on the classic paper "Gravitational Equations and the Problem of Motion." Hoffmann taught at Queens College for more than 40 years.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Relativity and Its Roots
Publisher: W H Freeman & Co (edition )
Publication Date: 1983
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good