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# Princeton University Press Gravitation

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Review: This is one of the most comprehensive physics books I have ever read. Taking into account its price it is also a good value. It touches many subjects and explains them in detail. Of course, not every topic is up-to-date but this is not a big problem. It is certainly worth reading.
Review: - Langue: anglaise - Prérequis: L3/M1 Physique fondamentale, solide bagage mathématique conseillé. - Etat à la réception : impeccable, malgré l'emballage peu précautionneux. - Contenu et lisibilité : édition 2017 impeccable, nouvelle préface indiquant les endroits de l'ouvrage où il faut compléter l'étude par celle d'autres ouvrages plus récents. L'ouvrage sépare son contenu en deux "tracks". Track 1: le contenu est incontournable ; Track 2: contenu complémentaire, à choisir selon les centres d'intérêts de chacun, compréhensibles si tous les Tracks 1 qui le précèdent ont été traités (sauf indication explicite du contraire). Bref c'est la Bible, mais à compléter, bien sûr, par d'autres.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0691177791 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #134,210 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #664 in Astronomy & Space Science #764 in Physics #12,940 in Higher & Continuing Education Textbooks |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (850) |
| Dimensions  | 20.07 x 5.59 x 25.15 cm |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 9780691177793 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0691177793 |
| Item weight  | 2.72 Kilograms |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 1280 pages |
| Publication date  | 24 October 2017 |
| Publisher  | Princeton University Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***L on 15 May 2023*

This is one of the most comprehensive physics books I have ever read. Taking into account its price it is also a good value. It touches many subjects and explains them in detail. Of course, not every topic is up-to-date but this is not a big problem. It is certainly worth reading.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by F***T on 14 May 2019*

- Langue: anglaise - Prérequis: L3/M1 Physique fondamentale, solide bagage mathématique conseillé. - Etat à la réception : impeccable, malgré l'emballage peu précautionneux. - Contenu et lisibilité : édition 2017 impeccable, nouvelle préface indiquant les endroits de l'ouvrage où il faut compléter l'étude par celle d'autres ouvrages plus récents. L'ouvrage sépare son contenu en deux "tracks". Track 1: le contenu est incontournable ; Track 2: contenu complémentaire, à choisir selon les centres d'intérêts de chacun, compréhensibles si tous les Tracks 1 qui le précèdent ont été traités (sauf indication explicite du contraire). Bref c'est la Bible, mais à compléter, bien sûr, par d'autres.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***J on 10 May 2024*

The book appears daunting at first glance, but once you break it down into appropriate sections, it provides a very understandable presentation of general relativity and motivates its concepts effectively. However, a lingering question remains: How much of this theoretical framework is truly open to empirical testing? General relativity defines geodesic motion in a way that makes deviations from it challenging to even consider. Yet, as both a practical measurement tool and a theoretical system, it is fundamentally grounded in a simple principle: We assume local Lorentzian flatness for space and time, measuring geodesic deviation relative to this assumption to establish a more accurate global geodesic throughout the manifold, accounting for the distorting effects of gravitation. The book contains substantial mathematical content, but it also includes informative diagrams and explanatory boxes that reinforce the material. Each section explains the motivation behind relevant equations and their outcomes in plain language. Additionally, the book delves into the historical development of general relativity, featuring quotes from influential figures like Newton, Einstein, Penrose, Hawking, and Dicke. Overall, I found this logical development easier to follow than what I encountered in Penrose’s Road to Reality, although I now have a deeper appreciation for that work as well and may revisit it. The practical significance and application of general relativity are more transparent, rather than obscured by mystifications related to complex numbers. I need other books to explore more in-depth.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Gravitation
- Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity
- General Relativity

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