Description
Book SynopsisA quirky, funny, and accessible blend of science and art that delves into the heart of Einstein’s theory of relativity
Trade Review“What makes
Reimagining Time unique is the complementary talents of its authors, a father-daughter team, who together create an enjoyable yet challenging exposition of [Einstein’s theory of relatvitiy].”—J. F. Burkhart,
Choice“[This book’s] aim to provide a non-mathematical but quantitative description of SR—is as laudable as it is challenging. Just maybe it will appeal to enough readers to make it a cult classic.”—Peter Main,
Physics Education“Hop aboard the relativity train with this lively and creative introduction to the most significant ideas of Einstein’s relativity. A spirited intellectual adventure!”—David Kaiser, author of
Quantum Legacies: Dispatches from an Uncertain World“Understanding Einstein’s theory of special relativity can be hard. In the engaging and artfully illustrated
Reimagining Time Tanya and Jeffrey Bub make the effort to understand it immensely enjoyable without compromising on correctness and rigor.”—Anil Ananthaswamy, author of
Through Two Doors at Once“Tanya Bub and Jeffrey Bub have done it again!
Reimagining Time is a delightful read, resulting in a conceptual understanding of one of the most important paradigm shifts in physics. Totally brilliant!”—Tiffany Nichols, Harvard University
“
Reimagining Time is a fascinating introduction to the core concepts of special relativity. The unique illustrated format and elegant writing will appeal to readers who have not encountered these ideas before.”—Chad Orzel, author of
How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog“Most introductions to Einstein's theory of special relativity teach one to
accept its puzzling aspects. With clever narration and illustration,
Reimagining Time helps you
understand relativity.”—Craig Callender, author of
What Makes Times Special?
