Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues

by Y.C. Fung

Book Overview

This classic book is accepted internationally as the standard treatment of the mechanical properties of biological fluids, solids, tissues and organs. It is used widely as both a reference and textbook in this rapidly-growing field. The second edition reflects the broad advances that have been made in this field during the past decade, and adds numerous new topics. The widely-praised emphasis on formulating and solving problems has been strengthened...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387979476
• ISBN13: 9780387979472
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 2.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

The Bible

Professor Fung is considered the father of bioengineering and founder of biomechanics. Winner of Timoshenko and Poiseulle medals he's an Engineer that started to study physiology when his mother was diagnosed with glaucoma in 1957. I am trained as a Medical Doctor and Molecular Biologist but being the son of a Professor of Civil Engineering made me understand the importance that structural engineering has in Medicine and Biology. Now I am interested in nuclear matrix and lamins(as they are connected to aging phenomena) so I am training myself in Biomechanics, and I found that this book is the strating point. I recommend this book to all Structural Engineers,Biomedical Engineers, MDs and Cellular and Molecular Biologists that want to understand this field.

A Masterpiece in Biomechanics!

What I would say is not a comprehensive review of what the great book talks, but just telling you a truth: if you have engineering and mathamatics background and wanna combine your background to do research in physiology, Fung's book is absolutely a must-buy. This book is profound, but it is actually rooted in nearly all fields of biomechanics research. It is a conclusion for biomechanics research till 1980's; also this book is a truly great reference for all current researchers who are interested in biomedical research in point of view of a mathamatician and engineer.

Simply the Best

Fung takes a continuum mechanics approach to the principles that underly the human body. All of the ideas in the text are backed up with solid research and easy to understand equations, as well as text descriptions. Fung is also responsible for researching many of the ideas of biomechanics, and so, the text takes on a personal view not found in other books. All in all, the best book out there for introductory biomechanics, but one that you will use for the rest of your life.