Classical Mechanics: 2nd Edition (Paperback)

by H.C. Corben (Author), Philip Stehle (Author)

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Geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text covers applications not usually taught in physics courses: the theory of space-charge limited currents, atmospheric drag, the motion of meteoritic dust, variational principles in rocket motion, transfer functions, dissipative systems, and much more. 41 illustrations. 1960 edition.

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Product Details Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: Dover Publications; 2 edition (August 18, 1994) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486680630 ISBN-13: 978-0486680637 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #617,197 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 24 of 25 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice classic book., July 10, 2001 By  Juan P Pardo Vasquez (Mexico, D. F., Mexico Mexico) - See all my reviews I just bought this wonderful book recently for my recent theoretical mechanics course and I must say its a jewel. Although its not in the same level as Goldstein's classical text book (a long and very precise description of classical mechanics), Corben's book examines with Dover-like detail the basic concepts surrounding the laws basic physics (everything, from Lagrange's equations to rigid body systems). Packed with useful examples (most of them textbook like motions in a central force field), Corben's "Classical Mechanics" is a great reference in any intermediate course. 27 of 30 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Classical Mechanics by Corben and Stehle, December 11, 1999 By  Randolph Best (Norman, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews Although there have been several excellent intermediate and graduate textbooks on classical mechanics written during the last few decades, this book, which is pitched at the advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate level, is one of the best. The writing throughout is mathematically lucid, and the problems, though not large in number, are stimulating. While the important topics of advanced theoretical mechanices are not shorted, several interesting related subjects in general physics and theoretical engineering are concisely treated. 4 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful, June 5, 2007 By  Jim Slade (Summit NJ) - See all my reviews Bought the book based upon the glowing reviews and got burned. The book employs cryptic notation and lacks examples. It makes the simplest concepts confusing. If you are a physics professor and already know the subject inside and out and want a book to torment students with -- this book is the one.		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; 2 edition (August 18, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486680630
• ISBN-13: 978-0486680637
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #617,197 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice classic book., July 10, 2001

By	Juan P Pardo Vasquez (Mexico, D. F., Mexico Mexico) - See all my reviews

I just bought this wonderful book recently for my recent theoretical mechanics course and I must say its a jewel. Although its not in the same level as Goldstein's classical text book (a long and very precise description of classical mechanics), Corben's book examines with Dover-like detail the basic concepts surrounding the laws basic physics (everything, from Lagrange's equations to rigid body systems). Packed with useful examples (most of them textbook like motions in a central force field), Corben's "Classical Mechanics" is a great reference in any intermediate course.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Classical Mechanics by Corben and Stehle, December 11, 1999

By	Randolph Best (Norman, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

Although there have been several excellent intermediate and graduate textbooks on classical mechanics written during the last few decades, this book, which is pitched at the advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate level, is one of the best. The writing throughout is mathematically lucid, and the problems, though not large in number, are stimulating. While the important topics of advanced theoretical mechanices are not shorted, several interesting related subjects in general physics and theoretical engineering are concisely treated.

4 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful, June 5, 2007

By	Jim Slade (Summit NJ) - See all my reviews

Bought the book based upon the glowing reviews and got burned.

The book employs cryptic notation and lacks examples. It makes the simplest concepts confusing.

If you are a physics professor and already know the subject inside and out and want a book to torment students with -- this book is the one.