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Relativity for the Questioning Mind by Daniel F. Styer (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
0801897602
ISBN-13
9780801897603
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99625013
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Publication Name
Relativity for the Questioning Mind
Language
English
Subject
Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology, Physics / Relativity
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Education
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2010-926450
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
""Styer has written a thoughtful, well-structured introduction to the ideas of the special and general theories of relativity that should be accessible and engaging to any general reader."", Styer has written a thoughtful, well-structured introduction to the ideas of the special and general theories of relativity that should be accessible and engaging to any general reader.
Grade From
College Freshman
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
530.11
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Table Of Content
Invitation Part I: Moving 1. The Paradox of the Mirror 2. Space, Time, and Motion 3. The Strange Behavior of Lightr Part II: Uncovering Relativity 4. Time Dilation 5. The Great Race 6. Length Contraction 7. Clock Synchronization Part III: Exploring Relativity 8. The Case of the Hungry Traveler 9. He Says, She Says 10. Speed Limits 11. Speed Addition 12. Rigidity, Straightness, and Strength 13. The Twin Paradox 14. The Pole in the Barn 15. Voyage to Spica 16. Free-for-All Part IV: Starting and Stopping 17. General Relativity 18. A Pair of Clocks Starts Moving 19. Black Holes 20. The Vista Open to Us Appendix A. For the Cognoscenti B. Hints C. Skeleton Answers D. Ready Reference Index
Synopsis
To those of us who are not mathematicians or physicists, Einstein's theory of relativity often seems incomprehensible, exotic, and of little real--world use. None of this is true. Daniel F. Styer's introduction to the topic not only shows us why these beliefs are mistaken but also shines a bright light on the subject so that any curious--minded ......, To those of us who are not mathematicians or physicists, Einstein's theory of relativity often seems incomprehensible, exotic, and of little real-world use. None of this is true. Daniel F. Styer's introduction to the topic not only shows us why these beliefs are mistaken but also shines a bright light on the subject so that any curious-minded person with an understanding of algebra and geometry can both grasp and apply the theory. Styer starts off slowly and proceeds carefully, explaining the concepts undergirding relativity in language comprehensible to nonscientists yet precise and accurate enough to satisfy the most demanding professional. He demonstrates how the theory applies to various real-life situations with easy equations and simple, clear diagrams. Styer's classroom-tested method of conveying the core ideas of relativity--the relationship among and between time, space, and motion and the behavior of light--encourages questions and shows the way to finding the answers. Each of the book's four parts builds on the sections that come before, leading the reader by turn through an overview of foundational ideas such as frames of reference, revelatory examples of time dilation and its attendant principles, an example-based exploration of relativity, and explanations of how and why gravity and spacetime are linked. By demonstrating relativity with practical applications, Styer teaches us to truly understand and appreciate its importance, beauty, and usefulness. Featuring worked and end-of-chapter problems and illustrated, nontechnical explanations of core concepts, while dotted throughout with questions and answers, puzzles, and paradoxes, Relativity for the Questioning Mind is an enjoyable-to-read, complete, concise introduction to one of the most important scientific theories yet discovered. The appendixes provide helpful hints, basic answers to the sample problems, and materials to stimulate further exploration., To those of us who are not mathematicians or physicists, Einstein's theory of relativity often seems incomprehensible, exotic, and of little real--world use. None of this is true. Daniel F. Styer's introduction to the topic not only shows us why these beliefs are mistaken but also shines a bright light on the subject so that any curious--minded person with an understanding of algebra and geometry can both grasp and apply the theory.Styer starts off slowly and proceeds carefully, explaining the concepts undergirding relativity in language comprehensible to nonscientists yet precise and accurate enough to satisfy the most demanding professional. He demonstrates how the theory applies to various real--life situations with easy equations and simple, clear diagrams. Styer's classroom--tested method of conveying the core ideas of relativity -- the relationship among and between time, space, and motion and the behavior of light -- encourages questions and shows the way to finding the answers. Each of the book's four parts builds on the sections that come before, leading the reader by turn through an overview of foundational ideas such as frames of reference, revelatory examples of time dilation and its attendant principles, an example--based exploration of relativity, and explanations of how and why gravity and spacetime are linked. By demonstrating relativity with practical applications, Styer teaches us to truly understand and appreciate its importance, beauty, and usefulness.Featuring worked and end--of--chapter problems and illustrated, nontechnical explanations of core concepts, while dotted throughout with questions and answers, puzzles, and paradoxes, Relativity for the Questioning Mind is an enjoyable--to--read, complete, concise introduction to one of the most important scientific theories yet discovered. The appendixes provide helpful hints, basic answers to the sample problems, and materials to stimulate further exploration.''Organized beautifully and written well, this is one of the clearest explanations of the traditional stumbling blocks to learning relativity. I would recommend it to anyone who really wants to understand the core points of relativity without a lot of distracting information.'' -- Don Lincoln, author of The Quantum Frontier
LC Classification Number
QC173.55.S79 2011
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