By Valeri P Frolov and Andrei Zelnikov
Oxford University Press
Hardback: £55 $98.50
For many years, black holes have been considered interesting solutions of the theory of general relativity with a number of amusing mathematical properties. Now, following the discovery of astrophysical black holes, Einstein’s gravity has become an important tool for their study. This text combines physical, mathematical and astrophysical aspects of black-hole theory. It also contains “standard” material on black holes as well as new subjects, such as the role of hidden symmetries in black-hole physics, and black holes in space–times with large extra dimensions.
