Introduction to Einstein

It is the purpose of this booklet therefore, to bring within the scope of visualization, as nearly as possible, the very essence of relativity, and to state its principles in terms devoid of unfamiliar phrases and illustrations. The popular mind is not satisfied with vague statements, mathematical equations and formulæ. It calls for an explanation in words of every day usage, and where a technical term must be employed then a definition of that term in language simple and lucid. To meet these requirements without sacrificing scientific accuracy has been the earnest endeavor of the author. - Summary by William F. Hudgings

Narrator’s note: This book has been read as written although it contains several factual errors, e.g.: confusing photons with electrons and using an incomplete formula for acceleration due to gravity.

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A Popular Explanation of the Einstein Theory 3:18 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Introduction to Einstein and Universal Relativity 8:01 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Concepts Versus Reality 4:05 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Unlimited Choice of Reference Frames 7:06 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Knowledge Broadens Many Concepts 6:43 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Universe a Four-Dimensional Continuum 2:50 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Time and Space Inseparable 5:13 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Relativity and Its Effects 4:03 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Mercury’s Perihelion 4:58 Lu par James R. Hedrick
The Universal Unit 5:44 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Motion and Contraction 4:26 Lu par James R. Hedrick
“Absolute Length” Fictitious 3:06 Lu par James R. Hedrick
The Special Theory of Relativity 4:42 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Laws of Nature Not Unalterable 3:53 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Paradoxical Behavior of Light 7:20 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Electronic Structure of Matter 4:28 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Michelson-Morley Experiment 8:28 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Simultaneity a Meaningless Term 2:14 Lu par James R. Hedrick
The General Principle of Relativity 7:20 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Gravitation and Inertia 6:37 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Non-Euclidean Geometry 3:34 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Time as a Fourth Dimension 5:52 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Geometry with a Physical Meaning 7:08 Lu par James R. Hedrick
The Background of Gravitation 6:43 Lu par James R. Hedrick