The book "IUTAM Symposium on Progress in the Theory and Numerics of Configurational Mechanics" offers a comprehensive analysis and discussion on the advancements in configurational mechanics. This discipline has evolved into a significant research field in recent years, focusing on the application of configurational forces to various problems in materials science and engineering. The contributions in this book reflect the development of configurational mechanics from its theoretical beginnings to practical applications, particularly in fracture mechanics and the modeling of materials with microstructure. The authors, including Paul Steinmann, present innovative approaches and methods that highlight the versatility and relevance of configurational mechanics across different scientific and technical domains. This specialized book is aimed at researchers, students, and professionals interested in the theoretical and numerical aspects of configurational mechanics.