From the reviews:“This book exposes in a concise manner the essentials of the modern theory of viscoplasticity in relation with its basic thermomechanical foundations … . In that sense the book represents a true … contribution to the field. … addresses professionals or younger readers (graduate students, PhDs, research engineers) who want to apprehend a difficult subject matter that pertains to both continuum mechanics … and its applications in materials science. … It is generally well and concisely written and … generously documented.” (Gérard A. Maugin, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2010 c)