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This fascinating book, penned by Luc Tartar of America 's Carnegie Mellon University, starts from the premise that equations of state are not always effective in continuum mechanics. Tartar relies on H-measures, a tool created for homogenization, to explain some of the weaknesses in the theory. These include looking at the subject from the point of view of quantum mechanics. Here, there are no particles, so the Boltzmann equation and the second principle, can t apply.

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<p>From the reviews: <p><p> The book is well organized. Tartar is excellent in bringing out the essence of ideas and methods . The monograph is an interesting read from more than one point of view. First, the mathematically literate reader finds an extensive review of the relevant subjects; reading the sketches of proofs offers a bird 's eye view of the underlying concepts as well as the exceptional mind of the author. All in all, a remarkable book. (Reinhard Illner, SIAM Reviews, Vol. 51 (2), June, 2009)

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