Description
1972 edition. Volume 1 only. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library.
This well-preserved copy of the first volume of Landau’s seminal “Course of Theoretical Physics” offers a glimpse into the groundbreaking work of one of the 20th century’s most influential physicists. Landau, a Soviet physicist who won the 1962 Nobel Prize for his pioneering research on condensed matter, co-authored this comprehensive treatise with his student Evgeny Lifshitz. Published in 1976, “Mechanics and Electrodynamics” laid the foundations for a rigorous, systematic approach to theoretical physics that became a standard reference for generations of students and researchers.
Despite its academic pedigree, Landau’s writing style is renowned for its clarity and accessibility, making this volume a valuable resource for both experts and enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of classical mechanics and electrodynamics. While the absence of a dust jacket and library markings may detract from its collectibility, this sturdy hardcover edition remains a treasured acquisition for physics aficionados and collectors of scientific literature.
