The book "Microvascular Mechanics" offers a comprehensive examination of microcirculation and its biomechanical mechanisms. It is based on contributions from a symposium held in 1988 at the University of Virginia and aims to provide a deeper understanding of how microcirculation functions. The authors, Jen-Shih Lee and Thomas C. Skalak, integrate insights from rheology, anatomy, and cellular and organ function to illuminate the complex interactions within the microvascular system. By combining experimental and theoretical approaches, new light is shed on the mechanisms that govern the behavior of microcirculation, particularly concerning the lungs and skeletal muscle. This specialized book is aimed at scientists and students engaged in the study of microcirculation and its physiological foundations.