A History and Philosophy of Fluid Mechanics

Book Details

• Author: G. A. Tokaty

• Publisher: Dover

• Edition: Reprint

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Illustrated

• Number of Pages: 272

• Release Date: 28-06-1994

• ISBN: 9780486681030

• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
In G. A. Tokaty's fascinating historical account of fluid mechanics, readers are guided through the development of one of the most influential fields in science and engineering. Spanning centuries of discovery, this book offers an illuminating exploration of the many great minds who have contributed to our understanding of fluid motion and the laws governing it.

The text begins with a solid foundation in the basics of fluid mechanics before delving into the revolutionary contributions of pioneers such as Plato, Aristotle, da Vinci, Galileo, Pascal, Newton, Bernoulli, Euler, and Lagrange. Tokaty also provides special emphasis on the advances made in both the West and the former Soviet Union, making it an essential resource for understanding the global history of the field.

The book also touches on the remarkable applications of fluid mechanics, from irrigation lifts and ocean liners to windmills, fireworks, and spacecraft. The text progresses into more advanced studies in transsonic compressibility, aerodynamics, supersonic fluid mechanics, hypersonic gas dynamics, and the fundamental principles of matter-energy continuity, making it a must-read for anyone with an interest in the scientific progress of fluid dynamics.

Professor Tokaty’s expert insights draw from his distinguished career in aeronautical research, making this book a rich blend of history, theory, and practical applications in fluid mechanics.