Biomechanics: Motion, Flow, Stress, and Growth

by Y.C. Fung

Book Overview

Biomechanics aims to explain the mechanics oflife and living. From molecules to organisms, everything must obey the laws of mechanics. Clarification of mechanics clarifies many things. Biomechanics helps us to appreciate life. It sensitizes us to observe nature. It is a tool for design and invention of devices to improve the quality of life. It is a useful tool, a simple tool, a valuable tool, an unavoidable tool. It is a necessary part of biology...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1475759134
• ISBN13: 9781475759136
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"