num_pages: 262
description: A Nobel Laureate relates the fascinating story of Einstein &amp; the development of relativity theory. Perfect for readers without a scientific background, it discusses the meaning of time, gravity &amp; its effect on light, non-Euclidean geometry &amp; the curving of space-time etc. 189 black-&amp;-white illustrations.PrefaceA Conflict Brought to LightMarking TimeE=mc[superscript 2] A Matter of GravityGeometry &amp; Physics At the FrontierSources of the IllustrationsIndex
language: English
title: Einstein's Legacy: The Unity of Space and Time
titlecomplete: Einstein's Legacy: The Unity of Space and Time
genres: Physics, Science
ratings_count: 23
series: Scientific American Library Series
publisher: Scientific American Books (NY)