Readership: Graduates and researchers working in theoretical physics, mathematics and philosophy of science.
Claus Kiefer, Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne, Germany
Review(s) from previous edition"This book maintains a high level of clarity throughout, and is written with admirable patience. It will be found very useful by a beginning researcher in quantum gravity who wants to have a comprehensive overview of the subject. Equally well, senior researchers in the field will find it a handy reference for standard analyses of various aspects of the subject. - General Relativity and Gravitation
"... a clear exposition of the fundamental concepts of gravity... an extensive review of the subject." - Journal of Classical and Quantum Gravity
"... suitable for the expert who wants an overview of the state-of-the-art, as well as the novice looking for an introduction to one of the most spellbinding subjects in theoretical physics today." - Physik-Journal
1: Why quantum gravity? 2: Covariant approaches to quantum gravity 3: Parameterised and relational systems 4: Hamiltonian formulation of general relativity 5: Quantum geometrodynamics 6: Canonical quantum gravity with connections and loops 7: Quantisation of black holes 8: Quantum cosmology 9: String theory 10: Quantum gravity and the interpretation of quantum theory 11: References