>H Re: Relativity

[goetz@zoesis.com (Phil Goetz)]

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> However...  I can at least recommend a very good book on special
> relativity that will help people develop that framework.  
> 
> _Spacetime Physics_ by Taylor and Wheeler.  It is an excellent book.
> It is outstanding in that it actually requires no calculus to
> understand, but if one works the examples and the problems in the
> book correctly, one will have no other choice but to develop a firm
> understanding of special relativity.  It is suitable for all levels of
> reader from high school student on up, in my opinion.

The best book I know on special relativity is _Relativity_, by
Albert Einstein.  It is short, clear, and requires little math.

Phil goetz@zoesis.com
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