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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." 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.

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"Gravitation has been a very influential book in the field, and it gives a remarkably thorough treatment of what´s relevant in general relativity today."--Frans Pretorius, Princeton University

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Charles W. Misner is professor emeritus of physics at the University of Maryland. Kip S. Thorne is the Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics, Emeritus at the California Institute of Technology. His books include Modern Classical Physics(Princeton), Black Holes and Time Warps, and The Science of Interstellar. John Archibald Wheeler (1911-2008) was professor of physics at Princeton University and later at the University of Texas, Austin. His books include Spacetime Physics and Geons, Black Holes, and Quantum Foam.

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