Is General Relativity by Crowell Worth the Investment?

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The discussion centers on the value of the book "General Relativity" by Crowell, with some users questioning its worth based on the price paid. One participant mentions acquiring the book for free, suggesting it might not be worth a high price. The author, Crowell, has recently been recognized as a mentor in the forum, alleviating concerns about the book's credibility. Another user describes the book as unique, noting its conversational style and inclusion of Mathematica scripts, which sets it apart from typical general relativity texts. Overall, the book appears to be appreciated for its approachable format and innovative content.
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I have just been informed that the author is our newest Mentor!

How cool. Guess I don't have to be concerned that the book was written by a crackpot!

I am currently working as a contractor for HP. They have several printers running nearby by my work area which are capable of spitting out about 2 pages a second. They have been printing about anything they can find with no copyright. I have picked up a 1911 history of Oregon, Frankenstein, Dracula, several of Shakespeare's plays, a Diffy Eq book, Rough Riders by T. Roosevelt. Others that I cannot recall right now.
 
It looks like he's trying to do something different from the usual GR book. Very chatty, lighter on the mathematical details, and with lots of Mathematica scripts.
 
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