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Space, Time, and Gravity - 2nd Edition by Robert M Wald (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Space, Time, and Gravity - 2nd Edition by Robert M Wald (Paperback)

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  • Writing for the general reader or student, Wald has completely revised and updated this highly regarded work to include recent developments in black hole physics and cosmology.
  • About the Author: Robert M. Wald is professor of the Enrico Fermi Institute and the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago.
  • 164 Pages
  • Science, Astronomy

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Writing for the general reader or student, Wald has completely revised and updated this highly regarded work to include recent developments in black hole physics and cosmology. Nature called the first edition "a very readable and accurate account of modern relativity physics for the layman within the unavoidable constraint of almost no mathematics. . . . A well written, entertaining and authoritative book."



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Provides the general reader with an elementary but scientifically sound introduction to such fascinating topics as the theory of the big-bang origin of the universe and the nature of black holes.



About the Author



Robert M. Wald is professor of the Enrico Fermi Institute and the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.99 Inches (H) x 5.26 Inches (W) x .49 Inches (D)
Weight: .42 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 164
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Astronomy
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Robert M Wald
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 1992
TCIN: 1006089370
UPC: 9780226870298
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-3961
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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  • A: The book includes discussions on black hole physics, cosmology, and the big-bang theory.

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Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in physics?

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  • A: Yes, it provides an elementary introduction to complex topics like black holes and cosmology.

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  • A: The book is aimed at general readers and students interested in modern relativity physics.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The book is authored by Robert M. Wald, a professor at the University of Chicago.

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  • A: Wald's writing is described as readable, entertaining, and authoritative, with minimal mathematics.

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