{"product_id":"its-about-time-understanding-einsteins-relativity-paperback","title":"It's about Time: Understanding Einstein's Relativity - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eN. David Mermin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA readable and entertaining look at how Einstein's special theory of relativity gives us a new understanding of the nature of time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelativity ought to be an important part of everyone's education. Its subject is time, with which we all think we are familiar. Einstein's special theory of relativity reveals that some of our most intuitive notions about time are shockingly wrong. This clear, lively, and informal exposition of special relativity takes a highly original approach to introduce readers to the true nature of time. It is accessible to anyone who remembers a little high school algebra and elementary geometry. \u003ci\u003eIt's About Time\u003c\/i\u003e offers deep insights to curious readers who have no technical scientific background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"David Mermin's new book is a gem. Requiring nothing more than a basic understanding of algebra, it provides the clearest and most insightful treatment of special relativity I've ever encountered. Students new to special relativity should learn it from this text; those already familiar with the subject should read this book to enhance their understanding and (of equal importance) to experience the craft of a master teacher.\"\u003cb\u003e--Brian Greene, Columbia University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book includes material that is intellectually innovative and comes as a surprise even to specialists in the field. Its uniqueness, its insights, and its wonderful style will likely make it a classic.\"\u003cb\u003e--Richard Price, University of Utah\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Well-written, chatty and engaging, this book will be accessible to scientists and non-scientists alike.\"\u003cb\u003e--Robert Geroch, University of Chicago\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The reader who works through this book carefully will have quite a good understanding of what special relativity is all about. It offers a fresh approach to the subject.\"\u003cb\u003e--Michael Strauss, Princeton University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eN. David Mermin\u003c\/b\u003e is the Horace White Professor of Physics Emeritus at Cornell University. His books include \u003ci\u003eBoojums All the Way Through\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhy Quark Rhymes with Pork\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692703125567,"sku":"9780691218779","price":20.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d100dfdc4a8211ff2e383c3b03a43ed0.webp?v=1764996312","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/its-about-time-understanding-einsteins-relativity-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}