Fox and McDonald’s Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, EMEA Edition by Robert W. Fox, Alan T. McDonald, and John W. Mitchell is an English-language textbook on fluid mechanics. This book is suitable for students in higher education and provides a structured introduction to the basic principles and applications of fluid mechanics.
This distinctive textbook combines theoretical foundations with practical examples and the proven Fox-McDonald solution method. It covers essential topics such as flow measurement, dimensional analysis, flow in pipes, channels, and fluid machines. Each chapter includes clear explanations, worked examples, and practice problems that support understanding of the material.
Fox and McDonald’s introduction to fluid mechanics emphasizes the use of control volumes for a practical and complete approach to the study of fluid flow. The book is particularly suitable for technical programs and focuses on explaining and modeling realistic flow behavior, combined with educational elements such as chapter overviews and practice problems.