Topper, David. <br/><br/>
How Einstein Created Relativity out of Physics and Astronomy  [electronic resource] / 
by David Topper. 
 - XVI, 256 p.  online resource. 
 - Astrophysics and Space Science Library,  394  0067-0057 ; .
 - Astrophysics and Space Science Library,  394 .
<br/><br/>Part I: Genesis: Riding a Beam of Light -- Part II: Special Relativity -- Part III: General Relativity -- Part IV: Cosmology -- Part V: Exodus: Quest for a Unified Field Theory. 
<br/><br/>ZDB-2-PHA 
<br/><br/> This book tracks the history of the theory of relativity through Einsteins life, with in-depth studies of its background as built upon by ideas from earlier scientists. The focus points of Einsteins 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. <br> <br> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781461447825 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.1007/978-1-4614-4782-5  doi 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Physics.<br/>Astronomy.<br/>Physics.<br/>History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics.<br/>Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.<br/>Popular Science in Astronomy.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QC6.9 QC5.53 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>530.01