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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.

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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 *

The Refrigerator and the Universe

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    A Paperback / softback by Martin Goldstein, Inge F. Goldstein

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      Publisher: Harvard University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 24/02/1995
      ISBN13: 9780674753259, 978-0674753259
      ISBN10: 0674753259

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      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 *

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