The introductory chapters establish the definition of a fluid and the continuum hypothesis.
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Irving H. Shames approaches fluid mechanics with a strong focus on vector analysis and a solid foundational understanding of Newtonian mechanics. Unlike some textbooks that rely heavily on empirical formulas, Shames emphasizes the derivation of governing equations from basic principles. The introductory chapters establish the definition of a