A balanced presentation that encompasses both formalism and structure in analytical dynamics, this graduate-level text discusses fundamentals of Newtonian and analytical mechanics, rigid body dynamics, behavior of dynamical systems, geometric theory, analytical solutions, transformation theory, problems in celestial mechanics and spacecraft dynamics, and more. 128 figures. 1970 edition. Unabridged republication of the edition published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1970.
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Dynamics by Lawrence E. Goodman, William H. Warner Beginning engineering text introduces calculus of vectors, particle motion, dynamics of particle systems and plane rigid bodies, technical applications in plane motions, more. Exercises, answers in every chapter.
Statistical Mechanics of Elasticity by J.H. Weiner Advanced treatment illustrates general principles and elastic behavior of solids. Topics include thermoelastic behavior of crystalline and polymeric solids, interatomic force laws, behavior of solids, and thermally activated processes. 1983 edition.
Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics by E. Atlee Jackson Key features include an elementary introduction to probability, distribution functions, and uncertainty; a review of the concept and significance of energy; and various models of physical systems. 1968 edition.
An Elementary Survey of Celestial Mechanics by Y. Ryabov, G. Yankovsky Accessible classic of gravitation theory and celestial mechanics explains methods used by physicists in studying celestial phenomena, including perturbed motion, satellite technology, planetary rotation, and motions of stars. 1959 edition.
