Product Description
First published in 1967, Professor Batchelor's classic work is still one of the foremost texts on fluid dynamics. His careful presentation of the underlying theories of fluids is still timely and applicable, even in these days of almost limitless computer power. This reissue ensures that a new generation of graduate students experiences the elegance of Professor Batchelor's writing.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 10 reviews)

Best Fluid Dynamics Book, Actually Not Introductory-level by Hainan Wang (Univ. of California)

5 Stars
May 08, 2008
This is the best book on fluid dynamics. But it is actually not an "introductory" level book, so the beginners are not advised to start from this book. Moreover, it may not even be an appropriate TEXTBOOK for some intermediate-level (graduate) fluid dynamics courses (but indeed an excellent book for interested readers). This book is for those who determine to work on fluid dynamics and those who require a relatively high level in theory.

Fair introduction

3 Stars
January 04, 2004
Good introduction of many ideas in fluid mechanics. Good for reference, but it is not a good book for learning the subject. If in fact you happen to have a solid math background you may find it very boring but still has many references to more useful sources.

Good introduction by j_shiao24 (IL United States)

4 Stars
July 19, 2003
This book introduces lots of stuffs. I will consider itas reference purpose. Not that good for learning, especiallyfor beginners. If one has another book as textbook already,with this book, he can have more comprehensive thinkingsabout fluid dynamics. It's a good book right on fromtextbooks to special-purposed books.

Great "introduction" to those well-versed in the subject by Walter Reade (Appleton, WI United States)

4 Stars
March 15, 2003
If you get through this text, you are on your way to fluid dynamics mastery. It covers much more than most engineering students will need (or care to) know. It is an important text, but should be a complementary study aid.

The best introduction by physics student (St. John's, Newfoundland Canada)

5 Stars
February 28, 2003
I used Batchelor several years ago for an introductory course in fluid dynamics for physic students, and found it generally satisfactory. It is probably the best available overall introduction. The negative review from the Berkeley student reflects more upon the student than upon the book, in my opinion.

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