Gravitation Theory and Gravitational Collapse

The dust jacket is worn, displaying edge tears and chipping. The hardcover binding remains intact, ensuring the book's structural integrity. There are no inscriptions or library markings, preserving its original state.

"Gravitation Theory and Gravitational Collapse" is a seminal work authored by B. Kent Harrison, Kip S. Thorne, Masami Wakano, and John Archibald Wheeler, published by The University of Chicago Press in 1965. This hardcover edition offers a deep dive into the theoretical underpinnings of gravitational physics, exploring the phenomena of gravitational collapse. The book is a collaboration of esteemed physicists, with contributions from institutions such as Brigham Young University, Princeton University, and Kyoto University. The publication stands as a significant academic resource in the fields of physics and astronomy, offering insights into complex gravitational theories. While the book's jacket shows signs of wear, including edge tears, its content remains a crucial reference for scholars and enthusiasts of theoretical physics. This edition is a valuable addition for collectors and researchers interested in the historical development of gravitational theories.