The Refrigerator and the Universe
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The Refrigerator and the Universe by Martin Goldstein
This book explains the laws of thermodynamics for science buffs and neophytes alike. The authors present the historical development of thermodynamics and show how its laws follow from the atomic theory of matter, then give examples of the laws applicability to such phenomena as the formation of diamonds from graphite and how blood carries oxygen.
The strengths of [this book] are its scope and coverage and much excellent writing… It contains a rich mix of interesting ideas covering important historical events and applications of the laws of energy and entropy-- Harvey S. Leff * American Journal of Physics *
Readers at all levels, from high school to professional scientists, will find something intriguing in this book… It provides a very readable and informative account of a difficult topic. * Science Books and Films *
The writing is clear, uncluttered, insightful, and makes use of many excellent analogies to explain and clarify difficult but important concepts. * Choice *
Readers at all levels, from high school to professional scientists, will find something intriguing in this book… It provides a very readable and informative account of a difficult topic. * Science Books and Films *
The writing is clear, uncluttered, insightful, and makes use of many excellent analogies to explain and clarify difficult but important concepts. * Choice *
Martin Goldstein is former Professor of Chemistry at Yeshiva University. Inge F. Goldstein is Special Lecturer in Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780674753259 |
| ISBN 10 | 0674753259 |
| Title | The Refrigerator and the Universe |
| Author | Martin Goldstein |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Year published | 1995-02-24 |
| Number of pages | 446 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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