Taylor and Wheeler's Spacetime Physics (1st Edition)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around locating a copy of the first edition of "Spacetime Physics" by Taylor and Wheeler, with a focus on finding accessible resources for chapters 2 and 3. Participants share their experiences with purchasing textbooks and the challenges posed by shipping costs and poor-quality e-books.

Discussion Character

  • Meta-discussion, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in obtaining a copy of the textbook in their country and mentions downloading chapter 1 from Edwin Taylor's website.
  • Another participant suggests ABE Books as a potential resource for purchasing the textbook, noting their worldwide shipping capability.
  • A participant highlights the high costs associated with importing textbooks due to customs duties and tariffs, indicating that local online bookstores do not have the book available.
  • One participant questions the overall cost of importing the book, considering the retail price and shipping expenses, and mentions the availability of portions of the book on Google Books.
  • Another participant reiterates the concern about high import costs and expresses a desire for additional resource suggestions while planning to explore Google Books further.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the challenges of obtaining the textbook and the high costs associated with importing it. However, there is no consensus on the best resource for accessing chapters 2 and 3, as suggestions vary.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the exact costs of shipping and customs, as well as the quality of available e-books, which may affect their decisions on purchasing the textbook.

Junaid Aftab
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Hi everyone,

I've been trying to buy a copy of the first edition of the textbook "Spacetime Physics" by Taylor and Wheeler in my country, but I haven't been able to get my hands on a copy of it. Moreover, the e-books available online are poorly scanned with a bad font.

I was able to download chapter 1, along with its solutions, in a reasonably good format from Edwin Taylor's website.

I'd appreiciate if someone can help me locate a resource that has chapter 2 and 3 of the textbook, with hopefully good output.
 
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But its $5 USD how much can it cost with shipping and customs tarriffs added? The book retailed for $60 to $80 USD new.

I did see that you can view portions of it online at Google books.
 
jedishrfu said:
But its $5 USD how much can it cost with shipping and customs tarriffs added? The book retailed for $60 to $80 USD new.

I did see that you can view portions of it online at Google books.

The website doesn't list that but I'll definitely try looking more in to. Some imported textbooks from online book stores are available for up to 150-250 dollars, which is too much.

It'd be great if you have any other resource in mind. I'll try Google books as well.
 

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