Relativity: The Special and the General Theory - 100th Anniversary Edition

Synopsis

After Completing The Final Version Of His General Theory Of Relativity In November 1915, Albert Einstein Wrote A Book About Relativity For A Popular Audience. This New Edition Of Einstein's Book Features An Authoritative English Translation Of The Text Along With An Introduction And A Reading Companion That Examines The Evolution Of Einstein's Thinking And Casts His Ideas In A Broader Present-day Context. A Special Chapter Explores The History Of And The Stories Behind The Early Foreign-language Editions In Light Of The Reception Of Relativity In Different Countries. This Edition Also Includes A Survey Of The Introductions From These Editions, Covers From Selected Early Editions, A Letter From Walther Rathenau To Einstein Discussing The Book, And A Revealing Sample From Einstein's Handwritten Manuscript--