The Variational Principles of Mechanics by Cornelius Lanczos - 1986

New York: Dover Publications, 1986. 4th Edition. Paperback. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. 8.50 x 5.40 x 0.80 inches. Dover 4th edition (1986) in Near Fine / Very Good+ condition. The covers are in great shape. The binding is square and tight. An organization stamp is neatly marked out on the front flyleaf. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. Analytical mechanics is, of course, a topic of perennial interest and usefulness in physics and engineering, a discipline that boasts not only many practical applications, but much inherent mathematical beauty. Unlike many standard textbooks on advanced mechanics, however, this present text eschews a primarily technical and formalistic treatment in favor of a fundamental, historical, philosophical approach. As the author remarks, there is a tremendous treasure of philosophical meaning"" behind the great theories of Euler… Read More

Dover Publications, Incorporated, 1986. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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New York, NY: Dover Publications, 1986. Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 418 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised Text is free of markings. No ownership markings.

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