An annotated facsimile edition of Einstein's handwritten manuscript on the foundations of general relativity
This richly annotated facsimile edition of "The Foundation of General Relativity" introduces a new generation of readers to Albert Einstein's theory of gravitation. Written in 1915, this remarkable document is a watershed in the history of physics and an enduring testament to the elegance and precision of Einstein's thought. Presented here is a beautiful facsimile of Einstein's original handwritten manuscript, along with its English translation and an insightful page-by-page commentary that places the work in historical and scientific context. Hanoch Gutfreund and J rgen Renn's concise introduction traces Einstein's intellectual odyssey from special to general relativity, and their essay "The Charm of a Manuscript" provides a delightful meditation on the varied afterlife of Einstein's text. Featuring a foreword by John Stachel, this handsome edition also includes a biographical glossary of the figures discussed in the book, a comprehensive bibliography, suggestions for further reading, and numerous photos and illustrations throughout.
Описание: Provides the study of American women`s responses to evolutionary theory and illuminates the role science played in the nineteenth-century women`s rights movement.
Автор: Land Название: The Eye pb original ISBN: 0199680302 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199680306 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 1582.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Land introduces all aspects of the eye and vision in both human and animals. He looks at the features of the human eye and retina, explores the evolution of eyes, and considers aspects of visual perception, including eye movements, vision in three dimensions, colour vision, and visual recognition.
Автор: Hopkinson Название: Original Papers of John Hopkinson ISBN: 1107455987 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107455986 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 4277.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: John Hopkinson (1849-98) was a British electrical engineer who invented the three-wire system for the distribution of electricity. Originally published in 1901, this book forms the first in two volumes of Hopkinson`s papers, focusing mainly on technical subjects. The text also incorporates editorial notes, numerous illustrative figures and a memoir of Hopkinson`s life.
Автор: Hopkinson Название: Original Papers of John Hopkinson ISBN: 1107455995 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107455993 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5859.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: John Hopkinson (1849-98) was a British electrical engineer who invented the three-wire system for the distribution of electricity. Originally published in 1901, this book forms the second of two volumes of Hopkinson`s papers, focusing mainly on scientific areas. The text also incorporates editorial notes and numerous illustrative figures.
Описание: Both an amateur astronomer and a strongly religious man, Thomas Wright (1711-86) is known for his description of the Milky Way as disc-shaped. The various claims he made, based on a combination of his observations and his religious beliefs, are given in this illustrated and influential work of 1750.
Автор: Ehlers Jurgen Название: Ice Age ISBN: 1118507800 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118507803 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 7437.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides a new look at the climatic history of the last 2. 6 million years during the ice age, a time of extreme climatic fluctuations that have not yet ended.
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