Understanding Relativity Hardcover book 1983 by Stanley Goldberg First Edition

Title: Understanding Relativity - Origin and Impact of a Scientific Revolution Author: Stanley Goldberg Publisher: Birkhauser Copyright: 1983, printed in USA, likely First Edtion Size: 9/12" x 7" x 1" Weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz. No. Pages: 494 The central subject matter of this book is Einstein's special theory of relativity. Written primarily for the lay reader, or anyone wishing to consider the nature of the scientific enterprise. It is the purpose of this book to challenge the belief that scientific knowledge is different from other kinds of knowledge. This hard cover book is in good condition with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are clean and unmarked. Owners name label on inside cover and scribbled equations in pencil on the inside back cover. Dust jacket is starting to discolor and shows some wear, including small tears and warps around the edges. Owner used tape in a couple of places. Please see photos and condition notes for details. Sold as is.