--- product_id: 49961891 title: "Relativity: The Special and the General Theory" price: "206 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/49961891-relativity-the-special-and-the-general-theory store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Relativity: The Special and the General Theory **Price:** 206 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Relativity: The Special and the General Theory - **How much does it cost?** 206 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/49961891-relativity-the-special-and-the-general-theory) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 2010 Reprint of 1920 First English Edition. First English translation of Einstein's theory of relativity. In this work Einstein intended, as far as possible, to give an exact insight into the theory of Relativity to those readers who, from a general and scientific philosophical point of view, are interested in the theory, but who are not conversant with the mathematical apparatus of theoretical physics. The theory of relativity enriched physics and astronomy during the 20th century. When first published, relativity superseded a 200-year-old theory of mechanics elucidated by Isaac Newton. It changed perceptions. For example, it overturned the concept of motion from Newton's day, into all motion is relative. Time was no longer uniform and absolute, as related to everyday experience. Furthermore, no longer could physics be understood as space by itself, and time by itself. Instead, an added dimension had to be taken into account with curved space-time. Time now depended on velocity, and contraction became a fundamental consequence at appropriate speeds. Review: Empirical Reality from the Horse's Mouth - When physicists insist on writing nonsense, it is helpful to get it from the horse's mouth, so to speak. With relativity we have to get our heads around the idea that no matter how fast we are moving, we will always measure the speed of light relative to ourselves as exactly the same. This defies the common sense of our daily experience. But, using everyday language and practically no mathematics, Einstein leads us to accept this experimentally confirmed truth in the only way it can be accepted: that our time and our space lengthen or shorten such that the light around us travels at 300,000 of our km per one of our seconds. OK. I'm sure he's right. But, he does another thing in this book which I found most valuable, and that is that he firmly ties the discussion of relativity to empirical reality, so that in the end we might accept relativity with no more fuss than we accept a 30 cm rule for measuring distances and drawing straight lines. One returns to the undergraduate texts much strengthened. Review: Everything is relative, even this theory - Difficult read, but what a prize to understand it! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 157,385 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 415 in Astronomy & Cosmology 7,496 in Scientific, Technical & Medical | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,213 Reviews | ## Images ![Relativity: The Special and the General Theory - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aFJDxYEML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Empirical Reality from the Horse's Mouth *by D***R on 19 August 2017* When physicists insist on writing nonsense, it is helpful to get it from the horse's mouth, so to speak. With relativity we have to get our heads around the idea that no matter how fast we are moving, we will always measure the speed of light relative to ourselves as exactly the same. This defies the common sense of our daily experience. But, using everyday language and practically no mathematics, Einstein leads us to accept this experimentally confirmed truth in the only way it can be accepted: that our time and our space lengthen or shorten such that the light around us travels at 300,000 of our km per one of our seconds. OK. I'm sure he's right. But, he does another thing in this book which I found most valuable, and that is that he firmly ties the discussion of relativity to empirical reality, so that in the end we might accept relativity with no more fuss than we accept a 30 cm rule for measuring distances and drawing straight lines. One returns to the undergraduate texts much strengthened. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything is relative, even this theory *by H***S on 30 September 2023* Difficult read, but what a prize to understand it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Relativity: The Special and the General Theory *by D***E on 28 October 2015* Prior to purchasing this book, one might notice some reviewers pointing out certain editions with poor translations and missing diagrams. The following edition is a good translation with the diagrams included: ISBN 978-1-891396-30-4 The book walks the reader through the development of the special and general theories of relativity and the supporting theories they were built upon. Starting with the special theory and its limited applicability and the later development of the more universal general theory, aimed at covering the deficiencies of the former. The first chapters of the book on the general theory of relativity are easy to approach even for those with no background in physics, featuring only little math and easy to relate to examples. More math and complexity comes in the later stages of the book introducing the general theory of relativity and may be hard to grasp even with a basic background in physics. Noticeably the book is a translation and the original language is not English, however its still readable. Its not light reading so be prepared to sit and think in order to really digest and understand the principles. Overall a good basic insight to one of the greatest achievements in physics, which could perhaps benefit from a few extra diagrams for those with a limited background. ## Frequently Bought Together - Relativity: The Special & the General Theory, A Popular Exposition - Quantum Theory - The Theory Of Everything --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/49961891-relativity-the-special-and-the-general-theory](https://www.desertcart.no/products/49961891-relativity-the-special-and-the-general-theory) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*