Why is Schouten's book on tensor analysis not recommended for physicists?

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Harry F. Davis's "Introduction to Vector Analysis" critiques J.A. Schouten's "Tensor Analysis for Physicists," stating that Schouten's work is more suited for applied mathematicians than physicists. Davis emphasizes that there is a lack of modern tensor analysis literature aimed specifically at pure mathematicians. The discussion reveals a consensus that while Schouten is recognized for his contributions to mathematics, he is not primarily regarded as a physicist.

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"Introduction to vector analysis" (Harry F. Davis, 1961) page 284 says:


"Tensor analysis for physicists by J.A.Schouten 1951" is not intended so much for physicists as for applied mathematicians. This author knows of no book on tensor analysis written in a modern style for pure mathematicians."

I am reading Davis's book at the moment (its vector part is very good), which only talks about tenosr in about two pages. Why did Davis criticize Schouten (a famous physicist? but I did not read his book) so seriously?

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Schouten was a mathematician who was interested in physics... but I don't think he is considered a physicist.

I know of Schouten (and have read his Tensor Analysis for Physicists and parts of his Ricci Calculus and some of his papers)... but not of Davis... although I'm sure I have seen the Davis book in passing.
 

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