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