This book, "Hyperbolic Conservation Laws in Continuum Physics," by Constantine M. Dafermos, is part of the "Grundlehren der mathematischen Wissenschaften" series and is published by Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg GmbH. It aims to present the theory of hyperbolic conservation laws from the perspective of their genetic relation to Continuum Physics. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the formulation of balance laws, the introduction to Continuum Physics, the properties of hyperbolic systems, the initial-value problem, entropy and the stability of classical solutions, the $L^1$ theory of scalar conservation laws, and the behavior of hyperbolic systems in one space dimension. It also discusses admissible shocks, wave fans, generalized characteristics, and the construction methods for solutions to the Cauchy problem. The book is structured to allow readers to follow independent itineraries, with detailed proofs and a focus on both basic and advanced topics. The author acknowledges the contributions of numerous scientists and expresses gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his career.This book, "Hyperbolic Conservation Laws in Continuum Physics," by Constantine M. Dafermos, is part of the "Grundlehren der mathematischen Wissenschaften" series and is published by Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg GmbH. It aims to present the theory of hyperbolic conservation laws from the perspective of their genetic relation to Continuum Physics. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the formulation of balance laws, the introduction to Continuum Physics, the properties of hyperbolic systems, the initial-value problem, entropy and the stability of classical solutions, the $L^1$ theory of scalar conservation laws, and the behavior of hyperbolic systems in one space dimension. It also discusses admissible shocks, wave fans, generalized characteristics, and the construction methods for solutions to the Cauchy problem. The book is structured to allow readers to follow independent itineraries, with detailed proofs and a focus on both basic and advanced topics. The author acknowledges the contributions of numerous scientists and expresses gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his career.