P. W. Bridgman, Physics, "A Sophisticate's Primer of Relativity"
English | 1962 | ISBN: 0486425495 | DJVU | pages: 224 | 1.2 mb
English | 1962 | ISBN: 0486425495 | DJVU | pages: 224 | 1.2 mb
Geared toward readers already acquainted with special relativity, this book transcends the view of theory as a working tool to answer natural questions: What is a frame of reference? What is a "law of nature"? What is the role of the "observer"? Extensive, nonscientific treatment. 1983 edition.