Einstein's theory of relativity shattered the world of physics - replacing Newtonian ideas of space and time with bizarre and counterintuitive conclusions: a world of slowing clocks and stretched space, black holes and curved space-time. This Very Short Introduction explores and explains the theory in an accessible and understandable way.
Explains the impact of relativity on everything from slowing clocks and stretched space to GPS systems. Distinguishes between the special theory of relativity and the general theory, and how they differ.
