Bohm, D. The Special Theory of Relativity (Special'naya teoriya otnositel'nosti), 1967. In Russian

Бом Д. Специальная теория относительности. / Пер. с англ. Н. В. Мицкевича; под ред. А. З. Петрова.
Москва : Мир, 1967.
285 с. : черт. Твёрдый издательский переплёт, обычный формат.
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Bohm, D. The Special Theory of Relativity (Special'naya teoriya otnositel'nosti). / Translated from English by N. V. Mitskevich; edited by A. Z. Petrov.
Moscow: Mir Publishers, 1967.
285 pp.: diagrs. Publisher’s hardcover, standard format.

This 1967 edition, published by "Mir" and edited by the renowned Soviet relativist Alexei Petrov, is far more than a standard textbook. It is a deeply philosophical and conceptual exploration of Einstein's theory by David Bohm (1917–1992)—one of the most provocative and original thinkers in modern physics. Known for his work on quantum potential and the "implicate order," Bohm brought a unique perspective to relativity, emphasizing the structural and perceptual shifts required to truly understand the nature of time and space.
Bohm’s approach is celebrated for its focus on the evolution of physical concepts. Rather than diving straight into complex tensors, he meticulously builds the transition from Newtonian mechanics to the relativistic worldview. He treats the theory of relativity not just as a set of equations, but as a fundamental shift in how we perceive the totality of physical processes. A central theme is the relativity of simultaneity and the unification of space and time into a single four-dimensional continuum, which Bohm explains through masterful logical sequences and geometric interpretations.
The monograph includes a rigorous treatment of the Lorentz transformations, relativistic dynamics, and the equivalence of mass and energy. However, what sets this work apart is the substantial section dedicated to the philosophical implications of the theory. Bohm discusses the role of the observer and the structure of scientific discovery, drawing parallels between the development of physics and the development of human perception. This makes the book an essential read for those interested in the why as much as the how of Einsteinian physics.
The Russian translation, prepared by the eminent physicist Nikolai Mitskevich, ensures that the nuanced philosophical arguments and technical precision of the original are preserved. This volume remains a sought-after classic for students and researchers alike, representing a time when scientific literature aimed to address the fundamental nature of reality through the lens of a true visionary.