Exploring Black Holes: Introduction to General Relativity

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what do you think about the book:
Exploring Black Holes: Introduction to General Relativity by Wheeler?
Do you think i should buy it?
Thanks.
 
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I don't own the book, but the first two chapters and the introduction are online

http://www.eftaylor.com/download.html#general_relativity

I rather liked it, it looks like a reasonably good and simple introduction to GR. I'd suggest reading the first two online chapters - if you like the somewhat informal style, go for it. Also read the introduction (front matter) - the authors explain what they do and do not cover.

From what I've read, for an introduction to the subject, it's great.
 
It is a good book, whether you are using as an introduction for yourself or as a pedgological resource to help teach others.
 

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