Easy Lessons in Einstein
Edwin E. Slosson
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Published in 1920, Slosson’s Easy Lessons in Einstein is one of the first popularizations of Einstein’s theory of relativity. This book is meant to convey to the general reader the ideas of relativity in non-mathematical terms, by the use of thought experiments and pop-cultural references of the day. This edition also includes a short article by Einstein on Time, Space and Gravitation. (Summary by JoeD) (2 hr 52 min)
Chapters
| A Prefatorial Dialogue, A New View of Gravitation | 14:35 | Read by Availle |
| Contradictory Experiments, The Conundrum of the Ages | 10:38 | Read by J. M. Smallheer |
| Paradoxes of Relativity, Are You Sure of Your Shape? | 13:55 | Read by Guero |
| Introducing the Fourth Dimension, Time as the Fouth Dimension | 15:14 | Read by Tom Crawford |
| A Worm’s-Eye View of the World, Turning Time Backward, the Metaphysics of the M… | 16:55 | Read by Adrian Wheal |
| The Egocentric Theory of the Universe | 11:19 | Read by Adrian Wheal |
| Non-Euclidean Geometry, Some Simple Examples | 14:29 | Read by Availle |
| The Eclipse Observations | 20:50 | Read by Tom Crawford |
| Who is Einstein? How to Lose Weight, A Substitute for Gravity | 19:55 | Read by Matthew Reece |
| The Weight of Light, Mutable Theories and Stable Facts, Scientific Versus Legal… | 23:50 | Read by Paul Adams |
| Time, Space, and Gravitation, by Dr Albert Einstein | 10:49 | Read by J. M. Smallheer |
Reviews
easier read than Einstein
A LibriVox Listener
after trying to read the special and general theory of relativity i switched to this and had a much easier time understanding.
great book, greater explanation
Mike hawk
the simple explanations in this book make it easy to understand one of life's most confusing problems.
Good simple illustrations of basic relativity.
G. Dayne Cummings
The most remarkable thing about this is that the scientific community not only had this basic understanding but by 1918, a century ago, had tested and proven the theory. Yet it was never covered as a significant science study for school children. As late as the 1980's Newtonian physics and Cartesian geometry was mostly the sole focus. I hope it's being taught now, but given our nation's aversion to science and intellectualism since the conservative revolution beginning with Reagan, and that Evolution is still a controversy, I would think it unlikely. Relativity is fundamental to the way minds should be shaped to perceive reality. It could not be more important.
well done
Dee
I really enjoyed this text. So much information and wonderful descriptions. I decided to get the paid version to help in some small way this work. Thanks to all the people who make this app available.
well done
Ken.holt72
overall great audio. good subject matter and great narrators.
Easy Einstein
mem2atl
Enjoyable book. All the readers did a good job!
Everyone should listen
PRATIK RATHOD
It's basic and everyone should know it
calsun
About 60 years ago I taught nuclear physics to advanced physics students. I used my if the simplified ideas shown in Slosson’s book. I wish I had know of this writing. It would have made my job easier. Reading this book brought back so many memories of my years with the Atomic Energy Commission. It was a real pleasure to listen. The readers all were excellent. The book brings to life one of the most important discoveries of the universe. I enjoyed it immensely. I think even the casual listener will enjoy the simplicity of the explanation.