Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics, 2nd Edition
Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics, 2nd Edition
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Manufacturer: Wiley
Author: Herbert B. Callen
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 1985-08-29
Publisher: Wiley
Label: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 512 Features:
Editorial Review:
The only text to cover both thermodynamic and statistical mechanics--allowing students to fully master thermodynamics at the macroscopic level. Presents essential ideas on critical phenomena developed over the last decade in simple, qualitative terms. This new edition maintains the simple structure of the first and puts new emphasis on pedagogical considerations. Thermostatistics is incorporated into the text without eclipsing macroscopic thermodynamics, and is integrated into the conceptual framework of physical theory. Cached date: AWS Called=true You may also be interested in these products:
The Most Elegant Presentation of Equilibrium Thermodynamics 2008-04-14 Callen's axiomatic presentation of equilibrium thermodynamics inarguably is not only one of the best textbooks on thermodynamics specifically but also one of the most elegantly written science textbooks in general. The mathematical formalism of thermodynamics and its consequences are logically and completely espoused. Numerous problems are supplied throughout in an effort to complement and reinforce concepts. The putatively paradoxical statement: "generality is simultaneously the strength and weakness of thermodynamics" is succinctly "justified" in an appendix to the text: An Interpretative Postlude which discusses the underlying symmetries of the physical laws and their relationship to thermodynamic extremum principles. The spartan chapters on "thermostatistics" add insight to thermodynamics in a way that is similar in spirit to "atoms and molecules" in introductory undergraduate thermodynamics lectures and therefore, should not be necessarily dismissed.
My favorite thermo book... 2008-02-09 I've read Callen's book twice. It never gets old. I wish it went into greater depth on the connection between the thermodynamics theory as originally developed by Carnot, and the reformulation by Gibbs and Boltzmann. But even despite this omission I give it 5 stars.
Wrong Edition Sent 2007-09-24 Although the edition was correct, the book was a paperback when I specifically paid for hardbound. Even more frustrating was the fact that it was not eligible for return.
Key to undestanf statistical physics 2006-10-26 The postulational approach is really great. This book tooks away all the question I had about the connection between thermodynamics and statistical physics. I think it's a good idea to read Fermi's thermodynamics also. To see how smart one can be when using thermodynamics.
nice book, nice service 2005-09-16 I am both satisfied with amazon service and with the book.
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