Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics

"Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics" (often abbreviated as SICM) is a textbook co-authored by Gerald Jay Sussman and George J. Hachtel. Published in 2001 as part of the MIT Press series, it serves as an introduction to classical mechanics via a unique and conceptual approach that emphasizes the underlying principles and structure of the subject. The book takes a highly methodical perspective, using a variety of computational and mathematical tools.