• G.I. Taylor: a biographical note, by R.V. Southwell.--The mechanics of quasi-static plastic deformation in metals, by R. Hill.--Dislocations in crystalline solids, by N.F. Mott.--Stress waves in solids, by R.M. Davies.--Rotating fluids, by H.B. Squire.--The mechanics of drops and bubbles, by W.R. Lane and H.L. Green.--Wave generation by wind, by F. Ursell.--Viscosity effects in sound waves of finite amplitude, by M.J. Lighthill.--Turbulent diffusion, by G.K. Batchelor and A.A. Townsend.--Atmospheric turbulence, by T.H. Ellison.--The mechanics of sailing ships and yachts, by K.S.M. Davidson.

• Preface-- Chronology--
• 1. An introduction to G. I. Taylor--
• 2. Taylor's family--
• 3. Childhood, school and university--
• 4. First steps in research--
• 5. The Scotia expedition--
• 6. Participation in the birth of aeronautics--
• 7. Return to Cambridge after World War I--
• 8. Sailing--
• 9. The golden years as Yarrow Research Prof. between the wars--
• 10. Tour in the Far East--
• 11. Plasticity of crystalline materials--
• 12. Turbulence: a challenge--
• 13. Taylor's foreign peers in mechanics--
• 14. The universal defence consultant during World War II--
• 15. The aftermath of Taylor's war work--
• 16. The second golden period 1951-72--
• 17. The closing years--
• 18. The scientific legacy of G. I. Taylor-- Appendix A. An Applied Mathematician's Apology-- Appendix B. G. I. Taylor: Honours-- Appendix C. Articles about G.I. Taylor-- Appendix D. Bibliography of works by G. I. Taylor-- Index.
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G. I. Taylor was one of the most distinguished physical scientists of this century, using his deep insight and originality and mathematical skill to increase greatly our understanding of phenomena such as the turbulent flow of fluids. His interest in the science of fluid flow was not confined to theory; he was one of the early pioneers of aeronautics, and designed a new type of anchor, now widely used in small boats throughout the world, that came about through his passion for sailing. Taylor spent most of his working life in the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, where he investigated the mechanics of fluid and solid materials; his discoveries and ideas have had application throughout mechanical, civil and chemical engineering, meteorology, oceanography and material science. He was also a noted research leader, and his group in Cambridge became one of the most productive centres for the study of fluid mechanics. How was Taylor able to be innovative in so many different ways? This interesting and unusual mix of science and biography helps us to answer that question.
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• The physical properties of fluids
• Kinematics of the flow field
• Equations governing the motion of a fluid
• Flow of a uniform incomprehensible viscous fluid
• Flow at large Reynolds number : effects of viscosity
• Irrotational flow theory and its applications
• Flow of effectively inviscid fluid with vorticity.

• Preface-- Conventions and notation--
• 1. The physical properties of fluids--
• 2. Kinematics of the flow field--
• 3. Equations governing the motion of a fluid--
• 4. Flow of a uniform incompressible viscous fluid--
• 5. Flow at large Reynolds number: effects of viscosity--
• 6. Irrotational flow theory and its applications--
• 7. Flow of effectively inviscid liquid with vorticity-- Appendices.
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First published in 1967, Professor Batchelor's classic text on fluid dynamics is still one of the foremost texts in the subject. The careful presentation of the underlying theories of fluids is still timely and applicable, even in these days of almost limitless computer power. This re-issue should ensure that a new generation of graduate students see the elegance of Professor Batchelor's presentation.
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• Preface--
• 1. Interfacial fluid dynamics Stephen Davis--
• 2. Viscous fingering as an archetype for growth patterns Yves Couder--
• 3. Blood flow in arteries and veins Tim Pedley--
• 4. Open shear flow instabilities Patrick Huerre--
• 5. Turbulence Javier Jimenez--
• 6. Convection in the environment Paul Linden--
• 7. Reflections on magnetohydrodynamics Keith Moffatt--
• 8. Solidification of fluids Grae Worster--
• 9. Geological fluid mechanics Herbert Huppert--
• 10. The dynamic ocean Chris Garrett--
• 11. On global-scale atmospheric and oceanic circulations Michael McIntyre-- Index.
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With applications ranging from modelling the environment to automotive design and physiology to astrophysics, conventional textbooks cannot hope to give students much information on what topics in fluid dynamics are currently being researched, or how to choose between them. This book rectifies matters. It consists of eleven chapters that introduce and review different branches of the subject for graduate-level courses, or for specialists seeking introductions to other areas. Hb ISBN (2001): 0-521-78061-6.
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