The Algebra of Invariants The Dynamical Theory of Gases A Treatise on the Analytical Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies

Abstract

WHATEVER opinions may be felt as to the desirability of University Presses competing with private firms in swelling the already too large flood of school geometries or issuing cram books for compulsory Greek examinations, there can only be one opinion as to the series of standard treatises on higher mathematics emanating at the present time from Cambridge. In a country which, in its lack of national interest in higher scientific research, particularly mathematical research, stands far behind most other important civilised countries, it necessarily devolves on a University Press to publish advanced mathematical works. We may take it as certain that the present volumes will be keenly read in Germany and America, and will be taken as proofs that England contains good mathematicians, though Englishmen as a nation may be unaware of their existence, with the exception of the senior wrangler of one year, who is forgotten the next.

The Algebra of Invariants.

By J. H. Grace A. Young Pp. vii + 384. (Cambridge: The University Press, 1903.) Price 10s. net.

The Dynamical Theory of Gases.

By J. H. Jeans Pp. xvi + 352. (Cambridge: The University Press.) Price 15s. net.

A Treatise on the Analytical Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies.

By E. T. Whittaker Pp. xiii + 414. (Cambridge: The University Press, 1904.) Price 12s. 6d. net.