Modern Thermodynamics: From Heat Engines to Dissipative Structures Revised Edition Contributor(s): Kondepudi, Dilip (Author), Prigogine, Ilya (Author) |
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ISBN: 111837181X ISBN-13: 9781118371817 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $89.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics |
Dewey: 536.7 |
LCCN: 2014021349 |
Series: Coursesmart |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7.4" W x 9.6" (2.05 lbs) 560 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Modern Thermodynamics: From Heat Engines to Dissipative Structures, Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to 20th century thermodynamics that can be applied to both equilibrium and non-equilibrium systems, unifying what was traditionally divided into 'thermodynamics' and 'kinetics' into one theory of irreversible processes. This comprehensive text, suitable for introductory as well as advanced courses on thermodynamics, has been widely used by chemists, physicists, engineers and geologists. Fully revised and expanded, this new edition includes the following updates and features:
Modern Thermodynamics: From Heat Engines to Dissipative Structures, Second Edition is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students taking a course in thermodynamics. |