Einstein's Universe: Gravity at Work and Play

by A. Zee

Book Overview

On Albert Einstein's seventy-sixth and final birthday, a friend gave him a simple toy made from a broomstick, a brass ball attached to a length of string, and a weak spring. Einstein was delighted: the toy worked on a principle he had conceived fifty years earlier when he was working on his revolutionary theory of gravity--a principle whose implications are still confounding physicists today.

Starting with this winning anecdote, Anthony Zee...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195142853
• ISBN13: 9780195142853
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

great !!!!

"Einstein's universe ......" is a wonderful explanation of the current theory of gravity and a very enjoyable read. If you would like to learn the basic concepts behind general relativity, then there is no better place to start

Excellent book

This book is amazing. It trully captivated me and made me more interested in physics and universe. Its both easy to read and educational. Fantastic combo!

Best book for ease of reading, and content

I've read several physics books as a hobby. This book is by far the best I've ever read. Not only does the author write in a simple, captivating and well-ordered manner, but the content he crams in there is beyond any other introductory to intermediate physics book. Fascinating.