A First Course in General Relativity Bernard Schutz is a textbook that offers an accessible introduction to general relativity for advanced undergraduate students. This English-language work is suitable for readers with minimal mathematical background who want to delve into the core concepts of this branch of physics.
This third edition is a widely used and revised textbook that combines clarity, readability, and scientific accuracy. It covers topics such as black holes, pulsars, and the cosmology of the universe, including recent discoveries from astronomy. Of particular importance are the extensive chapters on gravitational waves and their impact on observations within cosmology.
With more than 300 exercises, many of them new, the book gives students the tools they need to become familiar with the mathematical and physical aspects of general relativity. The informal writing style and worked examples make complex theories accessible to the intended audience.
This textbook fits with fields such as Relativistic Physics and Theoretical Physics and is a standard choice for the study of general relativity in higher education.