General Relativity with the math

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The discussion centers on finding a book that thoroughly explains General Relativity, including the mathematical foundations and derivations of its formulas. The individual seeking recommendations has a solid grasp of calculus and desires a deeper understanding beyond basic concepts. They emphasize the importance of comprehending the mathematics behind the theory. A suggested resource is a link to a reading list on General Relativity, and a specific book is recommended as an excellent introduction to the subject. The focus is on providing a comprehensive understanding of both the theory and its mathematical underpinnings.
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I am looking for a book that explains General Relativity and the math behind it. I have read about the principles and concepts, but that just does not satisfy my thirst for an understanding of the theory. I'm looking for something that explains the concepts as well as the math and the derivation of the formulas (I want to know why the formula is the way it is and how the mathematician came up with it). I am a high school student (Senior currently taking AB Calculus) but I am not afraid of advanced math. I understand that I am not currently at the math level that I need to be at to fully grasp the theory but I want more then just a set of formulas with explanations of the concepts; I want to see the math behind it, at least as much of it as I can understand. Any book recommendations? Thanks.
 
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Here's something that can help you...
http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/RelWWW/reading.html

Good luck,
Navneeth
 
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