How good is the book "Mechanics by Florian Sheck"?

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The book "Mechanics: From Newton's Laws to Deterministic Chaos" by Florian Scheck is currently available in its 5th edition, which is the most recent version. While some readers find the content to be comprehensive, others describe it as extremely dry, indicating a subjective experience of the material. The discussion highlights a need for alternative recommendations for those seeking a more engaging physics text.

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Not an answer to your question but the 5th edition is the latest edition (the one you listed is the third edition)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/3642053696/?tag=pfamazon01-20

By the way - what do you mean by 'how good'? I find the book to be an extremely dry book to read but that could be just me.
 
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smodak said:
Not an answer to your question but the 5th edition is the latest edition (the one you listed is the third edition)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/3642053696/?tag=pfamazon01-20

By the way - what do you mean by 'how good'? I find the book to be an extremely dry book to read but that could be just me.

I want a review of the book, any edition. Any suggestion for alternative is appreciated.
 
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