Thermodynamics and an introduction to thermostatistics. 2nd ed. (English) Zbl 0989.80500

Callen, Herbert B.

New York, NY: Wiley. 512 p. (1985).

See the review of the original (Wiley, 1960) in Zbl 0095.23301.
Publisher’s description: This text covers both thermodynamic and statistical mechanics allowing students to fully master thermodynamics at the macroscopic level. It presents essential ideas on critical phenomena developed over the last decade in simple, qualitative terms. This new edition maintains the simple structure of the first and puts new emphasis on pedagogical considerations. Thermostatistics is incorporated into the text without eclipsing macroscopic thermodynamics, and is integrated into the conceptual framework of physical theory.

MSC:

80-02	Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to classical thermodynamics
82B30	Statistical thermodynamics
80A10	Classical and relativistic thermodynamics
82B35	Irreversible thermodynamics, including Onsager-Machlup theory
82C35	Irreversible thermodynamics, including Onsager-Machlup theory
80A05	Foundations of thermodynamics and heat transfer
82-02	Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to statistical mechanics

Citations:

Zbl 0095.23301