This work describes the fundamental principles, problems, and methods of
classical mechanics. The approach of the authors stresses the working
apparatus of classical mechanics, rather than its physical foundations
or applications. The book is significantly expanded compared to the
previous edition. The authors have added two chapters on the variational
principles and methods of classical mechanics as well as on tensor
invariants of equations of dynamics. Moreover, various other sections
have been revised, added or expanded. The main purpose of the book is to
acquaint the reader with classical mechanics as a whole, in both its
classical and its contemporary aspects. The EMS addresses all
mathematicians, physicists and engineers.