The Einstein Theory of Relativity

The Einstein Theory of Relativity: A Trip to the Fourth Dimension / Edited and with a Foreword by David Derbes and Robert Jantzen / Illustrations by Hugh Gray Lieber / 346-page paperback / 5" x 8" / ISBN 978-1-58988-044-3 / Publication Date: September 2008 "Oh, what a delightful book! This is the clearest explanation of relativity available—and the most fun." —Walter Isaacson Using "just enough mathematics to help and not to hinder the lay reader," Lillian Lieber provides a thorough explanation of Einstein's theory of relativity. Her delightful style, in combination with her husband's charming illustrations, makes for an interesting and accessible read about one of the greatest ideas of all times. Lillian Lieber was the head of the Department of Mathematics at Long Island University. She wrote a series of lighthearted (and well-respected) math books in the 1940s, including The Einstein Theory of Relativity, Infinity, andMits, Wits & Logic. Hugh Gray Lieber was the head of the Depar