Kinematics

"Anyone interested in the development of our current concepts of space, time, and motion will learn an enormous amount from this book. It combines broad scope and meticulous attention to detail, all recounted in a lively fashion. Reading it is not only instructive - it is a pleasure." - John Stachel, Boston University "Martinez's careful reconstruction of Einstein's path to relativity is an absolute tour de force!" - Scott Walter, Poincare Archives "The chapters on Einstein form a compelling narrative as the author mines a rich vein of letters and later reminiscences, which make the book very accessible, and of interest to many readers."