Is General Relativity by Crowell Worth the Investment?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the value and content of the book "General Relativity" by Crowell, with participants sharing their experiences and opinions regarding its worth and approach compared to other texts on the subject.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the worth of the book based on the price paid, while another mentions acquiring it for free.
  • There is a suggestion to consult a mentor, bcrowell, who is also the author of the book.
  • A participant expresses relief that the author is a mentor in the community, implying a level of trust in the book's credibility.
  • Another participant notes that the book seems to adopt a different style from typical general relativity texts, being more conversational and less mathematically dense, and includes Mathematica scripts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have mixed views on the book's value, with some expressing curiosity and others providing differing perspectives on its style and content. No consensus on its overall worth is reached.

Contextual Notes

Participants' opinions are based on personal experiences and perceptions of the book's approach, which may vary widely depending on individual preferences for mathematical rigor and style.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in general relativity, those considering purchasing the book, or individuals looking for alternative approaches to the subject may find this discussion relevant.

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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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