Undergrad Variational Principles in Classical Mechanics (Douglas Cline)

[CC4]

Hello,
Has anyone read/heard about the textbook Variational Principles in Classical Mechanics, written by Douglas Cline? Any thoughts on whether I could use it as a replacement for Goldstein?
Thank you!

 

[jedishrfu]

Why Goldstein is the GOLD standard for Classical Mechanics?

My class used Marion's book now Marion and Thornton (5th edition). Its pretty good although when I read Goldstein felt it was a better / more advanced book.

Here's an old thread discussing various CM books.

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/best-classical-mechanics-textbook.387386/

 

[andresB]

Hello,
Has anyone read/heard about the textbook Variational Principles in Classical Mechanics, written by Douglas Cline? Any thoughts on whether I could use it as a replacement for Goldstein?
Thank you!

It seems like an interesting book, and it's quite cheap. I'm tempted to buy it since I'm always happy to know a new/different classical mechanics book.