Introduction to General Relativity
"This superb and spirited modern introduction to Einstein's theory of gravitation covers all of the essential topics with admirable clarity.  A penetrating discussion of the basic concepts of the theory is followed by a wonderfully lucid development of the mathematical formalism using modern differential geometry.  Ample illustrations and problems enhance and complement the text; moreover, a generous list of references is provided at the end of each chapter for further reading.  This scholarly yet accessible textbook is highly recommended for a course on general relativity."Bahram Mashhoon, University of Missouri"This book offers a lucid introduction to Einstein's theory of gravitation which is finally part of mainstream physics in many undergraduate final year options.  The style is pedagogic and notable for a gentle but concise introduction to modern calculational tools in applied differential geometry along with traditional tensor calculus.  The student will surely find the careful attention to detail in the many explicit computations of advanced topics (such as action principles, pseudo-tensors, gravito-magnetism and the Dirac equation in a curved space-time) of immense help in developing an understanding of general relativity.  The book provides a welcome fresh approach for all students wishing to take the subject further."Robin Tucker, Lancaster University"This modern and inspiring textbook is highly recommended not only for a course on General Relativity, but also to those who wish to learn this exciting subject by a self-study."Milutin Blagojevic, Annalen der Physik"...handsomely produced volume... I would recommend anyone teaching this subject to take a look at this text, a strong candidate for the best treatment on the market."Graham Farmelo, Times Higher Education Supplement