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The discussion centers on a discrepancy in the content of a hardcover version of "Spacetime Physics," which contains only three chapters instead of the expected eight. Participants inquire whether this is typical for hardcover editions or specific to this textbook. Clarifications are sought regarding the edition, with mention of an overseas edition reprint and the importance of checking the copyright page for details. It is noted that the first edition, which the hardcover appears to be, also has three chapters and includes solutions to problems, unlike the hardcover version. Opinions are shared about the perceived quality of the first edition compared to the second, highlighting a belief that many prefer the first edition despite the differences in content.
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i just bought the hardover version of Spacetime physics and i found it contains only 3 chapters out of the supposed 8 that it should contatin, can someone enlighten me on what is going on?
is this expected with hardcover versions? that they contain less content? or is it just this textbook?
and why would anyone do this?
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What edition is it, according to the copyright page? Also, does the table of contents differ from the version with eight chapters?
 
It seems that this is the first edition. My red, paperback first edition has three chapters, and it also has solutions to all the problems. Many people (but not all) think that the first edition is better than the second edition, but I don't think the hardcover version of the first edition has solutions to the problems.
 
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