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This excellent textbook offers a unique take on relativity theory, setting it in its historical context. Ideal for those interested in relativity and the history of physics, the book contains a complete account of special relativity that begins with the historical analysis of the reasons that led to a change in our view of space and time. Its aim is to foster a deep understanding of relativistic spacetime and its consequences for Dynamics.

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From the reviews: <p> This is an extraordinarily thorough and compact primer on special and general relativity written and translated from the Spanish by astrophysicist Ferraro (Institute of Astronomy and Space Physics, Universidad de Buenos Aires). It is a remarkable resource for intermediate and advanced undergraduates, as it introduces the more difficult mathematics with a minimum of formalism. a ] Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty. (P. D. Skiff, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (5), January, 2008) <p> The author succeeds in his undertaking to present the special theory of relativity and a brief introduction to general relativity a ] . The style of the book is fresh and the author, paying attention to details, tries also to explain the material in his own words a ] . the pedagogical approach is the strength of this book by Ferraro. a ] suitable for readers who just want to get acquainted with the subject. The inclusion of the cosmological constant into the discussion seems timely. (Marek Nowakowski, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2008 k)

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