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📘 Black holes and time warps by Kip S. Thorne

Kip S. Thorne’s "Black Holes and Time Warps" offers an illustrated journey through the evolution of black hole theory. Beginning with early Newtonian concepts, the book traces the development of relativistic ideas that eventually reshaped our understanding of space, time, and gravity. Through clear explanations and striking visuals, Thorne explains how Einstein’s theories of relativity led to the discovery of black holes and the exotic phenomena associated with them, putting complex physics within reach of the general reader.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: Science/Physics

Authors: Kip S. Thorne

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