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The book by Ambedkar outlines all the pertinent topics related to machine theory and mechanism for mechanical, aeronautical, electrical, production, and metallurgical engineering. Summary Of The Book Mechanism And Machine Theory is an authoritative book that offers in depth coverage on all the important topics for engineering students. Beginning with an Introduction to Mechanisms and Kinematics, the author goes on to cover Planar Mechanisms, Geometry of Motion, Graphical and Analytical approaches to Velocity, Acceleration Analysis, Mechanisms with Lower pairs, Gears, Cams, Gear Trains and Friction Gears. The book also deals extensively with the Elements of Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms both the algebraic and graphical methods, Gyroscopic Effects, Belt, Rope, Chain Drives, the Dynamics of Machines, Turning Moment, Flywheel, Brakes and Dynamometers, Balancing, Governors, and Vibration Analysis. The book is inclusive of three appendices on Units, Mathematics and S.I. and M.K.S. Units. The book is self-contained and the author maintains a fine balance between practice problems and conceptual clarity. It also focuses on the conventional graphical methods and new emerging analytical approach of the subject matters. Ambedkar provides exhaustive treatment to important topics like cam and gear drive, conversion phenomenon and the analytical method of motion. The book is also in sync with the latest technological advancements and provides coverage on the recent research areas like number synthesis of kinematic chains, path generation, function generation, and mechanism synthesis using coupler curve. The author has fortified the text with many practice problems and solved examples to enhance the comprehension and understanding of even difficult and complex topics. Mechanism And Machine Theory was first published in 2009, the book continues to be popular among the engineering students. It has also proved useful for the candidates of competitive examinations like Indian Engineering Services(IES) and GATE. About A. G. Ambedkar A. G. Ambedkar is a teacher and author from India. He has written other books like Mechanical Vibrations And Noise Engineering and Mechanism And Machine (Analysis and Synthesis of Machines). A. G. Ambedkar is the Principal of Swami Vivekanand College of Engineering in Indore. He has over 30 years teaching experience in the field of mechanical engineering at both U.G. and P.G. levels. He is also the recipient of the N.K. Iyengar Memorial Gold Medal from Institution of Engineers. Ambekar has also served as the Technical Paper Reviewer of Journal of Mechanical Design by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He also has 19 important research papers to his credit.