Why Does E=mc2? : (And Why Should We Care?) (Paperback)

from nbmars

This book is yet another popularized explanation of Einstein's theory or (as the authors explain) theories of relativity. It is also one of the best available. Its special merit lies in the fact that it actually uses equations. The so-called "special" theory of relativity defines how observers mo...

from IslandDave

Cox and Forshaw have presented a streamlined, focused popular science book aimed at teaching relatively new science readers the basics and history of the famous equation in the title. While experienced physics readers will not likely learn new information, the book offers an approachable descript...

from espadana

Einstein's theory of special relativity for dummies. Which, in this case, is probably most of us. It will be hard for someone to come up with a simpler way to explain Einstein's work - if you're well versed on maths or physics, you will probably find this annoying or maybe too dumbed down. But th...

from vlucia

As a layman who is interested in Physics and finds some books too technical and many others lack of precision and depth, I found this book brilliant and very helpful. It is an easy-to-follow popular science book, yet more profound than that. Most of all, it isn't a book that just throws out "fact...

from JWoolfenden

I really, really want to understand this. It started well, but when the maths kicked in i got lost. You Do have to have more than a basic understanding of maths to get this.