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Greetings! I have misplaced my copy of Spacetime Physics by Wheeler (1966 ed/red cover) and wanted to read it again. Was wondering if there is a major difference between the earlier blue hardback?
... Taylor and Wheeler, but I like the (red) paperback version of the first edition. I forget why I prefer the first edition over later later edition(s) (I have compared editions). I prefer the paperback version over the hardcover version of the first edition because the paperback edition has solutions (not just answers) to the problems. My battered and beaten copy (I got it while in high school) ...
2nd edition.Keith_McClary said:Now free!:
I'd like to see what Tevian added in the second edition.Daverz said:A recent book that emphasizes rapidity (and hyperbolic geometry) is
Tevian Dray, The Geometry of Special Relativity, 2nd Edition
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138063924/?tag=pfamazon01-20
I cannot find any edition for cheaper than a few hundred bucks. What a steal.MidgetDwarf said:Thank you all those who replied. I settled on the blue hardback, since I was able to get it for $15 at a local book sale. The content is similar to the red (maroon) edition minus the solutions.
I too have a blue hardback, 208 page version.mathwonk said:my blue hardback is apparently the first edition, copyright 1963 and 1966, and is only about 208 pages, lacking the 61 pages of solutions at the end. There is no ISBN but there is a Library of Congress catalog card # 65-13566.
gmax137 said:I think "Copyright 1963, 1966" means this is the second edition (with the first ed being 1963), but I'm not sure about that
Used book selling is a mystery to me. OTOH, I have a friend who says "there's an ass for every seat..."mathwonk said:offered on abebooks for over $1400
Who needs a retirement plan when you own textbooksmathwonk said:a hard copy like mine is offered on abebooks for over $1400
Seems rare:caz said:Right now the independent 61 page solution manual (1966) is for sale on abebooks. Of course it is $181.26 …
I guess this is what was added to red paperback.
The main differences between the editions of Spacetime Physics by Wheeler are updates and revisions to the content, as well as changes in the organization and presentation of the material. The latest edition also includes new topics and examples to reflect advancements in the field of physics.
No, it is not necessary to read the earlier editions before reading the latest edition. Each edition builds upon the previous one, but the latest edition can be read independently without missing important concepts.
The frequency of new editions of Spacetime Physics varies, but on average a new edition is released every 5-7 years. This allows for updates to be made to reflect new developments in the field.
No, the exercises and problems in each edition are not the same. Some may be similar, but there are usually updates and changes made to the exercises and problems in each edition to align with the updated content.
Yes, you can still use an earlier edition of Spacetime Physics for your studies or research. However, it is recommended to use the latest edition to ensure you have the most up-to-date information and examples.