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Overview' G.Ellis and R. Williams two seasoned and wellknown Relativists, have done a super job in suceeding to present ' just the facts' and at the same time make their book a pleasure to read, even for motivated, non-experts' European Astronomical Society NewsletterMany people know that Einstein invented the theory of relativity, but only few have more than a superficial idea of its content. This book aims to explain the basic features of relativity in detail, emphasising the geometrical aspects by using a large number of diagrams, and assuming no knowledge of higher level mathematics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: G. F. R. Ellis (Professor of Mathematics, University of Cape Town) , R. M. Williams (Assistant Director of Research, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.799kg ISBN: 9780198506577ISBN 10: 0198506570 Pages: 386 Publication Date: 01 November 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsG.Ellis and R. Williams two seasoned and wellknown Relativists, have done a super job in suceeding to present just the facts and at the same time make their book a pleasure to read, even for motivated, non-experts * European Astronomical Society Newsletter * G.Ellis and R. Williams two seasoned and wellknown Relativists, have done a super job in suceeding to present just the facts and at the same time make their book a pleasure to read, even for motivated, non-experts European Astronomical Society Newsletter Author InformationG.F.R. Ellis, Professor of Mathematics, University of Cape Town, South Africa. R.M. Williams, Assistant Director of Research, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |