by Edwin E. Slosson
About this book
Edwin E. Slosson's Easy Lessons in Einstein offers a revolutionary introduction to one of science's most transformative theories, presented with remarkable clarity for the general reader. Published in 1920, this groundbreaking work stands as one of the earliest popular explanations of Einstein's relativity, arriving just as the scientific world was grappling with ideas that would fundamentally reshape our understanding of the universe.
Rather than relying on complex mathematics, Slosson employs clever thought experiments and references familiar to his era, making abstract concepts about space, time, and gravity surprisingly accessible. He guides readers through the counterintuitive principles that challenged centuries of Newtonian physics, breaking down how motion, gravity, and the speed of light interconnect in ways that defy everyday intuition.
This audiobook edition is enriched with a direct contribution from Einstein himself—a concise essay on time, space, and gravitation that provides unique insight into the man behind the theory. Whether you're a science enthusiast seeking historical context, a curious listener wanting to understand relativity without advanced mathematics, or simply someone fascinated by how scientific breakthroughs are communicated, Easy Lessons in Einstein remains remarkably relevant. Experience how one of history's great minds made the impossible comprehensible for ordinary readers.
