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Is this a book that can be read and easily understood by readers who have no background in science, physics, etc?

Denise Nader I wouldn't say "easily", but nonetheless, the effort was satisfying. Although no background in STEM is necessary, I would say that having read other s…moreI wouldn't say "easily", but nonetheless, the effort was satisfying. Although no background in STEM is necessary, I would say that having read other scientific divulgation books is. At least, having read about relativity, cosmology, astronomy and similar subjects, because this book is very specific and assumes you are familiar with certain theories.(less)

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I would give anything to understand this book. I know Brian Cox is a genius, and one of the smartest men alive,but I'll be honest, when I got to the part about Minkowski's formula (for distance and space time)I felt totally confused. I need Brian Cox himself to come out of my computer screen and explain it to me. I even wrote it out in a notebook and really did my best to understand. I need some help, any suggestions?

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