Devoted to the foundation of mechanics, namely classical Newtonian mechanics, the subject is based mainly on Galileo's principle of relativity and Hamilton's principle of least action. The exposition is simple and leads to the most complete direct means of solving problems in mechanics.

The final sections on adiabatic invariants have been revised and augmented. In addition a short biography of L D Landau has been inserted.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The Equations of Motion

Chapter 2. Conservation Laws

Chapter 3. Integration of the Equations of Motion

Chapter 4. Collisions Between Particles

Chapter 5. Small Oscillations

Chapter 6. Motion of a Rigid Body

Chapter 7. The Canonical Equations

Review

"The Landau and Lifshitz series is almost uniformly excellent... the level is appropriate in advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students" --Philip B Burt, Clemson University, USA

"An outstanding book for advanced students" --John H Lienhard, MIT University, USA