Einstein’s Theories of Relativity and Gravitation: A Selection of Material from the Essays Submitted in the Competition for the Eugene Higgins Prize of $5,000 (1921)

Einstein's Theories of Relativity and Gravitation is a book that features a selection of essays submitted for the Eugene Higgins Prize of $5,000 in 1921. The essays explore Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theories of relativity and gravitation, which revolutionized the field of physics and our understanding of the universe. The book is edited by James Malcolm Bird, who has carefully curated the essays to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of Einstein's theories and their implications for our understanding of space, time, and gravity. The essays cover a range of topics, including the history of Einstein's work, the mathematical foundations of relativity, and the philosophical implications of his theories. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of modern physics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.