This is nothing unusual in a time where the quality of knowledge and skill is measured largely by its usefulness.(c) Universidad Nacional de Education a Distancia, La Génesis de la Mecanica de los Fluidos (1640-1780) ISBN 84-362-3439-1
From the reviews: "This book ... welcomed as a valuable addition to the critical literature on the history of science in fluid mechanics. ... book in summary presents a valuable study on the early history of fluid mechanics as a scientific discipline. ... Thus it is helpful to those with historical interest as well as those who seek a deeper physical understanding of the origins of fluid mechanics. ... The style is precise and clear, requiring a basic knowledge in calculus and analysis." (Horst Nowacki, Theoria, Vol. 69, 2010)
Innehållsförteckning
The Problem of Resistance.- The Forerunners of Impact Theory: Huygens and Mariotte.- Impact Theory: Formulation and Formalisation.- The Evolution of the Problem of Resistance.- Experiments on Resistance.- Fluid-driven Machines and Naval Theories.- The Problem of Discharge.- Discharge from Vessels and Tanks.- The Hydrodynamica and the Hydraulica.- Theoretical Constructions (I): Clairaut and d'Alembert.- Theoretical Constructions (II): Euler.- Application of Fluid Mechanics to Pumps and Turbines.