Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the accessibility and value of Mark Srednicki's Quantum Field Theory (QFT) textbook, particularly focusing on its availability for download and the presence of an errata list. Participants express concerns about the website's accessibility and speculate on the reasons for its downtime.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants reference positive reviews of the textbook from Amazon, suggesting it is a valuable resource.
- Others highlight the existence of an errata list, indicating that it enhances the textbook's utility.
- Concerns are raised about the website being non-existent, with requests for copies of the preprint version and errata from other users.
- One participant mentions a hardware failure as the reason for the website's downtime, without confirming any specific issues regarding the author or the site.
- Speculation arises that the website's downtime may be related to publisher actions against the preprint availability.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of agreement regarding the textbook's value, but there is uncertainty about the reasons for the website's downtime and the implications of that situation.
Contextual Notes
The discussion reflects uncertainty about the status of the author's website and the availability of the textbook, with no resolution on the implications of the website's downtime.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in Quantum Field Theory, textbook resources, and issues related to academic publishing and accessibility may find this discussion relevant.