General relativity is now an essential part of undergraduate and graduate
courses in physics, astrophysics and applied mathematics. This simple, user-
friendly introduction to relativity is ideal for a first course in the subject.
Beginning with a comprehensive but simple review of special relativity, the
book creates a framework from which to launch the ideas of general relativity.
After describing the basic theory, it moves on to describe important
applications to astrophysics, black hole physics, and cosmology. Several
worked examples, and numerous figures and images, help students appreciate the
underlying concepts. There are also 180 exercises which test and develop students'
understanding of the subject. The textbook presents all the necessary information
and discussion for an elementary approach to relativity.

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