Title How Einstein Created Relativity out of Physics and Astronomy Author(s) Topper, David Publication New York, NY, Springer New York, 2013. Description XVI, 256 p : online resource Abstract Note This book tracks the history of the theory of relativity through Einstein???s life, with in-depth studies of its background as built upon by ideas from earlier scientists. The focus points of Einstein???s theory of relativity include its development throughout his life; the origins of his ideas and his indebtedness to the earlier works of Galileo, Newton, Faraday, Mach and others; the application of the theory to the birth of modern cosmology; and his quest for a unified field theory. ??Treading a fine line between the technical and popular (but not shying away from the occasional equation), this book explains the entire range of relativity and weaves an up-to-date biography of Einstein throughout. The result is an explanation of the world of relativity, based on an extensive journey into earlier physics and a simultaneous voyage into the mind of Einstein, written for the curious and intelligent reader ISBN,Price 9781461447825 Keyword(s) 1. ASTRONOMY 2. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - SPRINGER 5. GRAVITATION 6. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics 7. PHYSICS 8. Popular Science in Astronomy Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I08085     On Shelf