Looking for a Classical Mechanics Book by Goldstein?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding a specific book on Classical Mechanics that resembles the style of Goldstein's work. Participants are attempting to identify the book and discuss potential alternatives or similar texts, particularly those authored by Indian writers.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks a book similar to Goldstein's Classical Mechanics but cannot recall the title or author.
  • Another participant suggests the book by Marion as a possible alternative, linking to its Amazon page.
  • A participant clarifies that they already possess Marion's book and are looking for a different text by an Indian author.
  • One participant mentions they had previously downloaded the book from an online source but lost it due to a computer issue.
  • Another participant provides a link to a book titled "Classical Mechanics" by Gupta and Kumar, suggesting it might be the one sought after.
  • A subsequent post reiterates the suggestion of the Gupta and Kumar book and requests a soft copy of it.
  • One participant reminds others that sharing links to illegal downloads is against forum guidelines.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific book being sought, and multiple suggestions are offered without agreement on which is correct.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the exact title and author of the desired book, and there are unresolved issues related to the legality of sharing certain resources.

Ghulam Farid
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I need a book written just on the style of Classical Mechanics by Goldstein. I don't remember the book name and author but it is just the copy of the book Classical Mechanics by Goldstein. Please guide.
 
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I downloaded it from scribd or bookfi some days ago but my windows get corrupt and I lost the book.
 
I found this one searching on classical physics book indian author:

http://www.bookadda.com/books/classical-mechanics-gupta-kumar-9350067137-9789350067130
 
jedishrfu said:
I found this one searching on classical physics book indian author:

http://www.bookadda.com/books/classical-mechanics-gupta-kumar-9350067137-9789350067130
I think so. Can you give its soft copy?
 
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