9781598031027-1598031023-Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists, 2nd Edition

Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists, 2nd Edition

ISBN-13: 9781598031027
ISBN-10: 1598031023
Publication date: 2016
Publisher: The Great Courses
Format: DVD
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ISBN-13: 9781598031027
ISBN-10: 1598031023
Publication date: 2016
Publisher: The Great Courses
Format: DVD

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Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists, 2nd Edition (ISBN-13: 9781598031027 and ISBN-10: 1598031023), was published by The Great Courses in 2016. With an overall rating of 3.7 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists, 2nd Edition (DVD) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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