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Title: Differential Geometry, Gauge Theories and Gravity (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) by M. Gockeler, T. Schucker ISBN: 0-521-32960-4 Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr Pub. Date: 01 December, 1987 Format: Hardcover List Price(USD): $85.00

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Average Customer Rating: 4 (3 reviews)

Rating: 2
Summary: NOTHING NEW
Comment: THIS BOOK IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THE MANY PUBLICATIONS IN THIS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MISSES THE WHOLE POINT.

Rating: 5
Summary: Concise, big picture treatment of the subject
Comment: This text, while lacking in rigour and detail, is an ideal supplement for self-study or lectures on modern mathematical methods in physics. In fact, it is precisely its lack of detail that allows it to act as the yin to the yang of other, weightier texts. Most books on this subject obscure the big picture behind their equations, reducing pleasant geometry to the grimy level of analysis. No such crime is committed here, and the reader is much the better for it. To be sure, this is not a stand-alone text - to not delve into the details would only enter the reader into the false security of ignorance. However, it is most definitely a must-have book for anyone interested in modern physics and mathematics.

Recommended texts to accompany this one are: 1) Geometry of Physics, Frankel 2) Intro to Lie Algebras & Rep. Th., Humphreys 3) Geometry, Topology,& Physics, Nakahara (another useful survey) 4) Spin Geometry, Lawson & Michelson

Rating: 5
Summary: excellent introduction to relevant topics!
Comment: This is a concise introduction to applications of differential geometry on some improtant topics in physics, such as gauge theories, gravity...etc. Despite its size (which is rather comfortable for readers who prefer less abstract definitions and theorems), nothing essential to the spirit of the topics has been missed, I personally think it sure is one of the excellent books on these subjects and am glad to recommand it to you all who love and want to discover the geometric aspects of physics!

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