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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 591.191 EAN: 9780387971247 ISBN: 0387971246 Label: Springer Manufacturer: Springer Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 569 Publication Date: October 09, 1998 Publisher: Springer Studio: Springer Editorial Review: Product Description: Biomechanics: Motion, Flow, Stress, and Growth concludes the seminal trilogy of Y.C. Fung, the world's premiere authority on biomechanics. As in the first two volumes--Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues and Biomechanics: Circulation--Fung articulates physiological phenomena from the perspective of classical engineering. Each volume stands alone as a comprehensive survey of the field, but also complements Fung's extended discussion. Problem sets are included to stimulate thought and discussion among advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and others with an interest in bioengineering and medicine. Average Rating:
 Rating: - The BibleProfessor Fung is considered the father of bioengineering and founder of biomechanics. Winner of Timoshenko and Poiseulle medals he's an Engineer that started to study physiology when his mother was diagnosed with glaucoma in 1957. I am trained as a Medical Doctor and Molecular Biologist but being the son of a Professor of Civil Engineering made me understand the importance that structural engineering has in Medicine and Biology. Now I am interested in nuclear matrix and lamins(as ... Read More Rating: - A Masterpiece in Biomechanics!What I would say is not a comprehensive review of what the great book talks, but just telling you a truth: if you have engineering and mathamatics background and wanna combine your background to do research in physiology, Fung's book is absolutely a must-buy. This book is profound, but it is actually rooted in nearly all fields of biomechanics research. It is a conclusion for biomechanics research till 1980's; also this book is a truly great reference for all current researchers who are interested ... Read More Rating: - Simply the BestFung takes a continuum mechanics approach to the principles that underly the human body. All of the ideas in the text are backed up with solid research and easy to understand equations, as well as text descriptions. Fung is also responsible for researching many of the ideas of biomechanics, and so, the text takes on a personal view not found in other books. All in all, the best book out there for introductory biomechanics, but one that you will use for the rest of your life. |
