--- product_id: 275408993 title: "Princeton University Press Gravitation" price: "€ 134.85" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/275408993-princeton-university-press-gravitation store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Classic graduate-level textbook Two-track learning pathway Covers black holes & gravitational waves Princeton University Press Gravitation **Price:** € 134.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Gravitation: Own the definitive guide to the cosmos’ deepest secrets ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Princeton University Press Gravitation - **How much does it cost?** € 134.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/275408993-princeton-university-press-gravitation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Join an Elite Community:** Trusted by thousands of scholars worldwide, owning this book means joining the forefront of gravitational physics. - • **Explore Cosmic Phenomena:** From neutron stars to gravitational waves, gain insights into the most fascinating astrophysical applications. - • **Dual-Track Learning System:** Tailor your study with Track 1 for core concepts and Track 2 for advanced, cutting-edge topics. - • **Enduring Scholarly Reference:** Premium binding and paper quality ensure this essential tome lasts through years of research and study. - • **Master Einstein’s Universe:** Dive deep into the geometric heart of general relativity with a textbook that shaped generations of physicists. ## Overview Princeton University Press’s Gravitation is a landmark, graduate-level textbook first published in 1973, offering a rigorous, comprehensive course on Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Featuring a unique two-track system for both foundational and advanced topics, it covers everything from geometric interpretations to astrophysical phenomena like black holes and gravitational waves. Praised as a pedagogic masterpiece, this durable, authoritative volume remains essential for serious students and researchers in physics and astronomy. ## Description First published in 1973, Gravitation is a landmark graduate-level textbook that presents Einstein's general theory of relativity and offers a rigorous, full-year course on the physics of gravitation. Upon publication, Science called it "a pedagogic masterpiece," and it has since become a classic, considered essential reading for every serious student and researcher in the field of relativity. This authoritative text has shaped the research of generations of physicists and astronomers, and the book continues to influence the way experts think about the subject. With an emphasis on geometric interpretation, this masterful and comprehensive book introduces the theory of relativity; describes physical applications, from stars to black holes and gravitational waves; and portrays the field's frontiers. The book also offers a unique, alternating, two-track pathway through the subject. Material focusing on basic physical ideas is designated as Track 1 and formulates an appropriate one-semester graduate-level course. The remaining Track 2 material provides a wealth of advanced topics instructors can draw on for a two-semester course, with Track 1 sections serving as prerequisites. This must-have reference for students and scholars of relativity includes a new preface by David Kaiser, reflecting on the history of the book's publication and reception, and a new introduction by Charles Misner and Kip Thorne, discussing exciting developments in the field since the book's original publication. * The book teaches students to:* Grasp the laws of physics in flat and curved spacetime* Predict orders of magnitude* Calculate using the principal tools of modern geometry* Understand Einstein's geometric framework for physics* Explore applications, including neutron stars, Schwarzschild and Kerr black holes, gravitational collapse, gravitational waves, cosmology, and so much more Review: Excellent binding, Comprehensive Information - Excellent binding and paper quality. The book will last for a long long time. I have read the chapter on Schwarzschild Geometry and skim thought a few other chapters. The material is very comprehensive, perhaps too comprehensive. Nevertheless, it is a very good reference book. Review: The Holy Bible of Gravitation - - Langue: anglaise - Prérequis: L3/M1 Physique fondamentale, solide bagage mathématique conseillé. - Etat à la réception : impeccable, malgré l'emballage peu précautionneux. - Contenu et lisibilité : édition 2017 impeccable, nouvelle préface indiquant les endroits de l'ouvrage où il faut compléter l'étude par celle d'autres ouvrages plus récents. L'ouvrage sépare son contenu en deux "tracks". Track 1: le contenu est incontournable ; Track 2: contenu complémentaire, à choisir selon les centres d'intérêts de chacun, compréhensibles si tous les Tracks 1 qui le précèdent ont été traités (sauf indication explicite du contraire). Bref c'est la Bible, mais à compléter, bien sûr, par d'autres. ## Features - Item Trademark: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS - manufacturer: Princeton University Press - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 6.00098277164, 2722. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #112,537 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #552 in Astronomy & Space Science #625 in Physics #11,954 in Higher & Continuing Education Textbooks | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 873 Reviews | ## Images ![Princeton University Press Gravitation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Dd3AaEAvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent binding, Comprehensive Information *by D***G on 13 July 2026* Excellent binding and paper quality. The book will last for a long long time. I have read the chapter on Schwarzschild Geometry and skim thought a few other chapters. The material is very comprehensive, perhaps too comprehensive. Nevertheless, it is a very good reference book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Holy Bible of Gravitation *by F***T on 14 May 2019* - Langue: anglaise - Prérequis: L3/M1 Physique fondamentale, solide bagage mathématique conseillé. - Etat à la réception : impeccable, malgré l'emballage peu précautionneux. - Contenu et lisibilité : édition 2017 impeccable, nouvelle préface indiquant les endroits de l'ouvrage où il faut compléter l'étude par celle d'autres ouvrages plus récents. L'ouvrage sépare son contenu en deux "tracks". Track 1: le contenu est incontournable ; Track 2: contenu complémentaire, à choisir selon les centres d'intérêts de chacun, compréhensibles si tous les Tracks 1 qui le précèdent ont été traités (sauf indication explicite du contraire). Bref c'est la Bible, mais à compléter, bien sûr, par d'autres. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ¡Excelente! *by A***N on 20 October 2025* Llegó excelente, muy buena edición la de pasta dura ## Frequently Bought Together - Gravitation - Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity - General Relativity --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/275408993-princeton-university-press-gravitation](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/275408993-princeton-university-press-gravitation) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*