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100 1 _aNordmann, Charles,
_d1881-1940
245 1 0 _aEinstein and the universe: A popular exposition of the famous theory
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-05
508 _adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd, 1922
653 _aRelativity (Physics)
653 _aGravitation
653 _aEinstein, Albert, 1879-1955
700 1 _aHaldane, R. B. Haldane, Viscount
_q(Richard Burdon Haldane),
_d1856-1928
700 1 _aMcCabe, Joseph,
_d1867-1955
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/einsteinuniverse00norduoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68462
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