How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog

Name: How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780465023318
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By Chad Orzel

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How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog by Chad Orzel offers a charming and accessible explanation of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. The author uses conversations with his inquisitive dog to break down complex scientific concepts into bite-sized discussions. This approach makes the intricate laws of physics both engaging and understandable for curious readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by physics and want to grasp the principles of relativity presented in an entertaining and accessible way. Perfect for dog lovers with a curious mind, it uses conversations with a dog to simplify complex scientific concepts, making it both informative and enjoyable.

Everyone talks to their pets; Chad Orzel tells his about relativity.

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They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But what about relativity?

Physics professor Chad Orzel and his inquisitive canine companion, Emmy, tackle the concepts of general relativity in this irresistible introduction to Einstein's physics. Through armchair—and sometimes passenger-seat—conversations with Emmy about the relative speeds of dog and cat motion or the logistics of squirrel-chasing, Orzel translates complex Einsteinian ideas— the slowing of time for a moving observer, the shrinking of moving objects, the effects of gravity on light and time, black holes, the Big Bang, and of course, E=mc²—into examples simple enough for a dog to understand.

A lively romp through one of the great theories of modern physics, How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about space, time, and anything else you might have slept through in high school physics class.

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How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog by Chad Orzel is widely praised for its ability to simplify and enliven Einstein’s theory of relativity. The book combines humour with science by engaging in dialogues with his dog, Emmy, making complex concepts more accessible. This engaging approach, complete with canine antics, allows readers from various backgrounds to find a greater appreciation for physics, gaining a better understanding of special and general relativity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780465023318

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Basic Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Chad Orzel received his BA in physics from Williams College, his Ph.D. in chemical physics from the University of Maryland, and his postdoctorate from Yale University. He maintains a regular blog, Uncertain Principles, and is author of How to Teach Physics to Your Dog. He is currently a professor at Union College in Schenectady, New York. He lives near campus with his wife, their daughter, and, of course, Emmy.