Book Suggestion for Tensor Calculus

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For those seeking to learn tensor calculus, particularly in the context of General Relativity, Landau & Lifshitz's volume 2 is recommended for its concise presentation of both GR and the essential tensor calculus, focusing on Ricci calculus with holonomous bases. For a more contemporary perspective, "Gravitation" by Misner, Thorne, and Wheeler is suggested as an alternative resource.
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Book suggestion for tensor calculus.
 
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dextercioby said:
What do you want to learn tensor calculus for?
for General Relativity
 
I'd start with Landau&Lifshitz vol. 2. There you get both GR and the necessary tensor calculus in the most economic form, i.e., just Ricci calculus using holonomous bases. For more modern approaches, then see Misner, Thorne, Wheeler, Gravitation.
 
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