An Introduction to General Relativity

L. P. Hughston (King's College London), K. P. Tod (University of Oxford), J. Bruce

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English

Cambridge University Press
01 April 1991

Mathematics & Sciences; Applied mathematics

Series: London Mathematical Society Student Texts

This long-awaited textbook offers a concise one-semester introduction to basic general relativity suitable for mathematics and physics undergraduates. Emphasis is placed on the student's development of both a solid physical grasp of the subject and a sophisticated calculational facility. The text is supplemented by numerous geometrical diagrams and by a large selection of challenging exercises and problems.

By: L. P. Hughston (King's College London), K. P. Tod (University of Oxford)
Series edited by: J. Bruce
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 5
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9780521339438
ISBN 10: 052133943X
Series: London Mathematical Society Student Texts
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 April 1991
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for An Introduction to General Relativity

...the authors guide the novice along a careful, well-planned route that provides a pleasing balance between the demands of the mathematics and those of the physics. Mathematical Reviews ...very readable...more emphasis is placed on an intuitive grasp of the subject and a calculational facility than on a rigorous mathematical exposition. Quarterly of Applied MAthematics, Brown University