Understanding Relativity

Origin and Impact of a Scientific Revolution

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• Goldberg

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• 516 Seiten
• 19 Lesestunden

• Wissenschaft

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Focusing on Einstein's special theory of relativity, this book engages lay readers with the nature of scientific inquiry and knowledge. It explores the origins of scientific ideas, their acceptance, and the interplay between theories and cultural values. By challenging the notion that scientific knowledge is fundamentally distinct from other forms of understanding, the author invites readers to reconsider the status of science in society. The text encourages a broader perspective on how we perceive and validate knowledge across various domains.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Paperback