Relativity Opinions on Zee's "Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell"

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The discussion centers on the merits of a particular book on General Relativity (GR), which is noted for receiving good reviews on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads, yet remains under-discussed in forums. The book is considered a strong introductory resource for learning GR. Comparisons are made with other notable GR texts, such as those by Carroll, Hartle, and Schutz. While one contributor has not extensively used the other textbooks, they highlight that Zee's book is generally at a higher level than Hartle's. They also note that while Carroll's and Schutz's books are comparable in difficulty, Zee's offers exceptional pedagogical features that enhance the learning experience.
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Hello again,
I would like to know what your opinions about this book. As I have figured out, there are a lot of great GR books out there, but this very rarely gets any mention in forums like this. Why is this? Its got pretty good reviews at amazon and goodreads.
Thanks in advance!
 
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I think its a great book to start learning GR from.
 
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Shyan said:
I think its a great book to start learning GR from.
How does it compare with other GR books like Carroll's or Hartle's or Schutz's?
 
Adam Landos said:
How does it compare with other GR books like Carroll's or Hartle's or Schutz's?

I haven't used those textbooks enough to comment on them, but I can say Zee's is in a higher level compared to Hartle's. Compared to Carroll's and Schutz's, I think they're roughly at the same level but Zee's has some exceptional features in terms of pedagogy.
 
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