This meticulous and precise account of the theory of finite elasticity fills a significant gap in the literature. It covers the application of this theory to the solution of boundary-value problems, and to the analysis of the mechanical properties of solid materials capable of large elastic deformations. It is especially coherent and well written, and will surely come to be regarded as a classic treatment of the topic.

In addition to the inclusion of all the basic material, the author contributes many unpublished results and provides new approaches to existing problems. Thus the book can be regarded both as a research work and as a text suitable for advanced post-graduate study.

The author's authority in this field is reflected in his distinctive approach. He has designed problems to develop the text material, some of them containing statements of new results. The setting is purely isothermal, with attention confined largely to the quasi-static theory, although some relevant discussion of time-dependent problems is included.

The publishers know of no such comprehensive book to rival this work; few cover the field so carefully and thoroughly. It concentrates on "exact" theories in the sense that no discussion of, for example, rod or shell theories, is included. Within this framework, a broad spectrum of topics is covered, and a balanced overview achieved.