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Understanding thermodynamics (edition 1969)

by H. C. Van Ness

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Clearly written treament elucidates fundamental concepts and demonstrates their plausibility and usefulness. Language is informal, examples are vivid and lively, and the perspectivie is fresh. Based on lectures delivered to engineering students, this work will also be valued by scientists, engineers, technicians, businessmen, anyone facing energy challenges of the future.… (more)
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Title:Understanding thermodynamics
Authors:H. C. Van Ness
Info:New York : Dover, 1983, c1969.
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The book was enjoyable and covered the first and second law of Thermodynamics in an easily accessible manner. I especially like the retelling of the sugar-cube story first related by Richard P. Feynman. The book also discusses the Carnot Cycle in an interesting way. The only problems I have with the book are that it is so short and that there aren't any problems to solve. However, the length is such that it is easy to leaf through and find a particular item, so I am rather torn on that. ( )
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Clearly written treament elucidates fundamental concepts and demonstrates their plausibility and usefulness. Language is informal, examples are vivid and lively, and the perspectivie is fresh. Based on lectures delivered to engineering students, this work will also be valued by scientists, engineers, technicians, businessmen, anyone facing energy challenges of the future.

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