From the reviews of the third edition:pThis is the third edition of a book that is already familiar to those who teach an introductory course in general relativity. a ] Important concepts are introduced slowly and carefully, so that the resulting text is a comprehensible first introduction that is suitable for both physics and mathematics students. a ] its strength is that it is a short introduction to the subject that still covers all the essential material for a first course and provides a sound basis for further study. (J. B. Griffiths, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2006 h)pThis book is a well-developed introduction to General Relativity. a ] the present third edition is really re-worked in many places in comparison with the previous ones. a ] Three appendices are quite helpful a ] . Solutions to the exercises, References and Index close this very readable book. a ] Every chapter ends with a list of problems a ] . (Hans-JA1/4rgen Schmidt, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1089 (15), 2006)Suitable for a one-semester course in general relativity for senior undergraduates or beginning graduate students, this text clarifies the mathematical aspects of Einstein’s theory of relativity without sacrificing physical understanding.pThe text begins with an exposition of those aspects of tensor calculus and differential geometry needed for a proper treatment of the subject. The discussion then turns to the spacetime of general relativity and to geodesic motion. A brief consideration of the field equations is followed by a discussion of physics in the vicinity of massive objects, including an elementary treatment of black holes and rotating objects. The main text concludes with introductory chapters on gravitational radiation and cosmology.pThis new third edition has been updated to take account of fresh observational evidence and experiments. It includes new sections on the Kerr solution (in Chapter 4) and cosmological speeds of recession (in Chapter 6). A more mathematical @L=p£× ¾Û€