On Manifolds with an Affine Connection and the Theory of General Relativity

By Élie Cartan

• Publisher: Bibliopolis, Naples, Italy

• Publication year: 1986

• Series: Monographs and Textbooks in Physical Science, Volume 1

• Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket

• Language: English

• Translated by Anne Magnon and Abhay Ashtekar

• Foreword by Andrzej Trautman

• ISBN: 8870880869 / 9788870880861

• Pages: 199

An English translation of Élie Cartan's foundational papers on affine connections and general relativity, originally published in the 1920s. The work develops important ideas in differential geometry, including manifolds with affine connections, torsion, and geometric approaches to gravitation.

Of interest to researchers and students of differential geometry, mathematical physics, and the history of general relativity.

Condition: Good vintage hardcover with original dust jacket. Jacket shows noticeable discoloration, scuffing, creasing, and small tears along the edges. Hardcover binding appears intact. Interior pages shown are clean and readable with mild age toning. Small tear/damage near the rear endpaper area.

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