The book under review covers the foundational as well as specialized topics of rheology. It is meant for an introductory course in science and engineering. It consists of eight chapters. The first five chapters cover the topics like viscosity, linear viscoelasticity, normal stresses and extensional viscosity. A historical perspective and the importance of rheology in various field will be useful to the beginner. The narration follows a middle path in which the advance mathematics has been kept to a minimum. The behaviour of viscosity under different parameters has been described in detail. Measurement techniques using different instruments form an integral part of these chapters. Useful experimental data relating to the above topics has also been included in the text.
The next two chapters are devoted to the study of rheology of polymeric liquids and of suspensions. Different models to explain the flow behaviour and their relative advantages have been explained. The last chapter on theoretical rheology discusses the constitutive equations. It emphasizes the necessity of acquiring a strong mathematical background so that the solutions to these complex problems could be attempted. It also includes a glossary of technical terms used in rheology and uptodate references.
In conclusions, it will be a useful addition to the books on rheology. The beginners including those without a strong mathematical background will be immensely benefitted.