Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, and Statistical Thermodynamics (3rd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Principles of Physics Series)

Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, and Statistical Thermodynamics (3rd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Principles of Physics Series)

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Manufacturer: Addison Wesley
Author: Francis W. Sears
Binding: Hardcover
Publication Date: 1975-01-11
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Label: Addison Wesley
Number Of Pages: 454
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Horrible book

2007-01-09
Overcomplicated. The entire book. I'm not just talking rigorous... A good example is the two page proof that the number of microstates in n particles, if each can range from 0 to q, whereas the sum of all must add up to q, is n + q - 1 CHOOSE q. This can be proved (just as formally) in about 3 lines, while being much more intuitive!

Consider this book as a secondary reference

2004-11-22
Not very useful.

That was my first impression of this book. Suppose I had left my review to the three words above. You would have been left with an empty feeling with expectations unfulfilled, wondering if there was more to it than just those words. You'd probably say my review wasn't very helpful.

Well, that about sums up my feelings for this text. Every time I open it for reference, I read a few pages, looking for something that just doesn't seem to be there. I am left with expectations unfulfilled, wondering if I was missing something. I usually put it back on the shelf and move to the next book, thinking "Hmm. That wasn't very helpful."

This book sits in my library next to the Callen text on thermo and stat mech. I also have a copy of Reichl's stat mech text. Between Salinger, Callen, and Reichl, one might begin to get a handle on the subject, but not one of these books is the *definitive* text on the subject. I haven't found that one yet. I would suggest that if one is looking for yet another reference text, put this one in the number 2 or number 3 slot on your list.

Excellent, balanced treatment.

1999-04-05
This is the best introductory thermo, stat mech book available. Very clear with a nice set of problems.

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