Unlike older texts that lean heavily on operator-based second quantization, Altland and Simons prioritize the .
To keep the book from being 2,000 pages, some intermediate algebraic steps are left to the reader. You will need a pen and paper nearby. Condensed Matter Field Theory, Second Edition
The second edition expanded significantly to include modern "hot topics." It covers the essentials—functional integration, mean-field theory, and linear response—but excels in its treatment of: Unlike older texts that lean heavily on operator-based