The Universe and Dr. Einstein [Paperback]

Lincoln Barnett (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0486445194 | ISBN-13: 978-0486445199 | Publication Date: October 6, 2005 | Edition: Revised

Acclaimed by Einstein himself, this is among the clearest, most readable expositions of relativity theory. It explains the problems Einstein faced, the experiments that led to his theories, and what his findings reveal about the forces that govern the universe. 1957 edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised edition (October 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486445194
• ISBN-13: 978-0486445199
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #516,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #56 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Physics

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Page Turner! Excellent Intro to a Difficult Concept, July 11, 2001

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"pao3" (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Hardcover)

This is absolutely the best book on any scientific topic intended for the general reader that I have ever read. It is one of very few books about science I have ever read that I could seriously call a "page turner". Einstein's theories are presented in such a manner that anyone reading the book can understand the concepts without trying. I have read other books that discussed Einstein's theories, but none of them presented the ideas with such lucidity and simplicity, while at the same time not losing the depth and profundity of the concepts.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best intro to the subject, August 30, 2000

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This review is from: The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Hardcover)

Please note that since the title appears as unavailable on Amazon, readers won't be able to tell what book this is for. I only just noticed this when I was looking at some old reviews. But the book is Lincoln Barnett's The Universe and Dr. Einstein. The original review continues below:

I've read just about every book on Einstein's theories meant for the general reader (as well as not-so-general reader) and this is the clearest, most concise, and best-written book ever done on the subject.

I read this book almost 30 years ago and it's good to see from the other reviews here that people still know about this terrific book. It's a little masterpiece of science reportage done during a time (1950) when there were very few talented writers doing this sort of thing (unlike today), and in which there wasn't much demand for science writing in general. Lincoln Barnett was a gifted journalist and he produced a little classic in this book.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good book, March 25, 2000

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"amnart" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Universe and Dr. Einstein (Hardcover)

7 years ago. I went to a small section of the science-translate books. I got this book in Thai version (Thank you for whom translate this). Up to now. this is one of the books I re-read most frequently. I might not smart enogh though I will get new idea from reading it every time. This book contain a simplified idea and give you the concept of Einstein most acknowledge theory. It's not purely science but include some kind of philosophy which let me think along whether it's true or not. Though it is still very readable and understandable.