Caroll´s GR text: differences between PDF and printed book?

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The discussion highlights key differences between Sean Carroll's published book and the PDF version. Notably, Chapter 9, which covers Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime, is absent from the PDF. Additionally, about 50% of the content in the published book is entirely new, with improvements made to explanations and a more user-friendly organization.
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Dear all,
what are the differences between Caroll´s GR published book and the PDF text?
Thanks,
Goldbeetle
 
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One big difference is that Chapter 9 from the published book, Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime, is not included at all in the pdf version. This chapter is a nice introduction to the topic.

From Sean Carroll's webpages,

"About 50% of the book is completely new; I've also polished and improved many of the explanations, and made the organization more flexible and user-friendly."
 

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