Visit your university library’s website today. Search for "Schaum's Differential Geometry Lipschutz." Download the official e-book (free via your library). Then open to Chapter 1, Problem 1.1: Find the curvature of the helix. Your journey into the geometry of curved space starts now.
So, does the age of the book mean it's outdated? Most students and educators argue it does not. User reviews provide a clear picture of its strengths and appropriate place in a modern curriculum.