A short treatise on shock waves and equations of state

"From the root to the state of the art, this book is organized in five chapters which contain thirty nine sections, and it should prove to be all essential for an expedieent grasp of the fundamentals of shock behavior and properties. A wide spectrum of topics is covered in this short handbook, including most of the major EOS, a theory of SW in seven particular environments, and nine specialized subjects which may fill a good many volumes ...--Pref.