Configurational forces as basic concepts of continuum physics

by Morton E. Gurtin

"This monograph presents a rational treatment of the notion of configurational forces; it is an effort to promote a new viewpoint. Included is a presentation of configurational forces within a classical context and a discussion of their use in areas as diverse as phase transitions and fracture." "The work should be of interest to materials scientists, mechanicians, and mathematicians."--BOOK JACKET.