Philosophic, less formalistic approach to perennially important field of analytical mechanics. Model of clear, scholarly exposition at graduate level with coverage of basic concepts, calculus of variations, principle of virtual work, equations of motion, relativistic mechanics, much more. First inexpensive paperbound edition. Index. Bibliography.
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Theoretical Mechanics of Particles and Continua by Alexander L. Fetter, John Dirk Walecka Lucid, self-contained account provides natural framework for the introduction of advanced mathematical concepts in physics. Topics include Lagrangian dynamics, Hamiltonian dynamics, fluids and sound and surface waves, more. 1980 edition.
Introductory Statistical Mechanics for Physicists by D. K. C. MacDonald This concise introduction is geared toward those concerned with solid state or low temperature physics. It presents the principles with simplicity and clarity, reviewing issues of critical interest. 1963 edition.
Matter and Motion by James Clerk Maxwell Great physicist's elegant, concise survey of Newtonian dynamics, from simple particles to systems beyond complete analysis. Considered one of the finest elementary scientific treatises ever written. Notes and Appendixes.
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.
Continuum Mechanics: Concise Theory and Problems by P. Chadwick Comprehensive treatment offers 115 solved problems and exercises to promote understanding of vector and tensor theory, basic kinematics, balance laws, field equations, jump conditions, and constitutive equations.
