Drawing on the expertise of 31 international researchers in biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor behavior, this text provides an integrated, multidisciplinary, scientific approach to understanding human movement. Nigg (U. of Calgary), Brian R. MacIntosh (kinesiology, U. of Calgary) and Joachim Mester (German Sport U.) present 21 contributions that define components such as work and energy, balance and motor control, load and excessive load, and fatigue. Supplemented by about 130 equations and 220 illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)