Which Classical Mechanics Book Should I Choose for Next Semester?

[xmavidis]

I'll take classical mechanics next semester and I want a book for this course. I choose two books but, unfortunately, I can buy only one, Kibble or Goldstein. I know Goldstein is going to be better but Kibble's book is much cheaper (17 pounds @ amazon.com). Does Goldstein worth it? Could you suggest some other books?

 

[Dr.D]

I am not familiar with the book by Kibble, but I do know the book by Goldstein. I studied from the Goldstein text many years ago and I found it to be an excellent resource, something I still consider as one of my fundamental references today. I recommend it. It is very hard to beat in my opinion.

 

[haplo]

Kibble is undergraduate Text, Goldstein - gradute.
If you feel adequately prepared go with Goldstein, otherwise buy Kibble. It is great to review Undergrad Classical Mechanics. Plus it as lots of very interesting problems.

 

[Qubix]

Kibble is undergraduate Text, Goldstein - gradute.

Goldstein is an advanced-undergraduate book, not a graduate one. We've used Goldstein in our Analytical Mechanics course , in the 2nd year undergrad.
In my opinion, Goldstein is one of the best (if not THE best) books on the subject.