{"product_id":"the-refrigerator-and-the-universe-9780674753259","title":"The Refrigerator and the Universe","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 *\u003cbr\u003eReaders 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 *\u003cbr\u003eThe writing is clear, uncluttered, insightful, and makes use of many excellent analogies to explain and clarify difficult but important concepts. * Choice *","brand":"Harvard University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403608695127,"sku":"9780674753259","price":37.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-refrigerator-and-the-universe-9780674753259","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}