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Index Key: PHY055
Author: pigeon
Subject: Einstein's relativity
Text: I wonder if someone has a new and fresh (and pretty easily
understood) explanation for his theory of relativity?
Response #: 1 of 1
Author: R.C. Winther
Text: Have a look at the book "Einstein for Beginners" by Joe Schwartz,
illustrated by Michael McGuinness, put out by Pantheon Books. The format is
certainly unlike any other book on relativity; I thought it was very
entertaining. I do not know if the illustrations would make the book less
formidable to someone afraid of science, or if today's 7th grader would find
it unentertaining. You may well find the book at your local library.
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