A Conceptual Guide to Thermodynamics

Book Details

• Publisher: Wiley

• Author: Bill Poirier

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9781118840535

• Pages: 184

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions:

  • Length: 9.5 inches

  • Width: 7.4 inches

  • Height: 0.4 inches

About The Book

"A Conceptual Guide to Thermodynamics" by Bill Poirier provides a clear and concise guide to understanding the core concepts of thermodynamics. This subject, essential to fields like chemistry, physics, engineering, and biology, is made accessible through a focus on conceptual understanding rather than complex mathematics.

The book is designed to be a practical supplement to major thermodynamics textbooks and helps students improve their grasp of the material, as well as their performance in homework and exams. It includes unique features like:

• Terminology and Notation Key: A universal translator for understanding the various conventions, terminologies, and notations used in thermodynamics textbooks.

• Content Maps: References to major thermodynamic texts for each concept, organized by section and page number.

• Helpful Hints and Don’t Try Its: Useful tips for problem-solving and warnings about common pitfalls.

• Clear and Rigorous Explanations: Conceptually simple yet mathematically precise explanations that make thermodynamics more approachable.

This guide is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of chemistry, physics, engineering, geosciences, and biological sciences, as well as students preparing for graduate exams and MCATs.