Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics 2nd Edition by Herbert B. Callen (PDF)

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The only text to cover both thermodynamic and statistical mechanics–allowing students to fully master thermodynamics at the macroscopic level. 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.

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Editorial Reviews: About the Author Herbert Bernard Callen was an American physicist best known as the author of the textbook Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics, the most frequently cited thermodynamic reference in physics research literature.

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⭐Good book. Fairly easy to follow. Chapters are short and to the point. My only complaint is that it’s often difficult to figure out what the homework problems are asking for. I spend more time trying to figure out what the problem wants than I do actually solving the problem. More examples in the book would definitely help with that.

⭐Arrived quickly and book was in good condition

⭐This was a textbook so I HAD to purchase.

⭐I thoroughly enjoyed learning from this book. It was required for a graduate course on thermodynamics, and I found it very easy to read and the problems were helpful. My previous experience in thermodynamics was with Engel and Reid’s Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, & Kinetics, which took an approach that focused on the laws of thermodynamics.I much preferred the postulaic approach. It was more intuitive and mathematical. I understood thermodynamics much better in this context, since you are introduced to properties was mathematical relations instead of immediately presenting physical interpretation without the formalism.Some of the figures have typos, I think. There were a couple axes that didn’t make any sense. But all in all, excellent textbook!

⭐This is one of the best books for introductory thermodynamics. It was one of the textbooks for my first graduate level thermo course. It is very readable with no requirement of high level mathematics. In my opinion, it is a perfect starting point for anybody who has a basic knowledge in science. Both my friend and I were regretting not to have known about this book during our undergraduate years. I love its presentation of entropy — it is very unique and easy to grasp.

⭐Even though the book I received was Callen 2nd edition and same printing number as a lot of other people in my book. A lot of my book had deviations from my classmates and some outright wrong formulas. Make sure you get the light colored Callen book.

⭐This book is a must have for understanding thermodynamics. It is well written and covers a lot of ground, giving you a good lay of the land. Simply amazing.

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⭐Callen’s Book is an excellent reference for the subject. However, the problem is about the quality of the materials employed to make it. It is not possible that one can print the book in better conditions without any expertise compare with what you get with this book.

⭐Having no previous experience with thermodynamics, I’m not sure why our professor assigned this text. I feel like this text requires a prerequisite and the purpose of Callen’s text is to refine knowledge, not to form a knowledge base.The material in the textbook is well presented and understandable. Some sections may require extra effort referring to previous sections to see how Callen is deriving the equations. That said, it is a really ‘tight’ book and doesn’t go into much mathematical or verbal detail.The chapter questions…are exceedingly difficult. Almost no worked problems are presented and once you’re finished reading the material, it seems to have poorly prepared you for the questions.The textbook is fine, be warned it will go much better I believe if you have preparation for this text.

⭐Référence de la thermodynamique depuis 30 ans, y compris pour la première année de physique, on voit là l’exemple du livre vieillot où les exercices sont pas ou prou corrigés.L’auteur nous emmène dans un voyage au gré de la lecture; après l’exposé du problème fondamental de la thermodynamique, nous devenons tout acquis à son discours, tant l’auteur devient convainquant de simplicité.Mais, passé les exercices basiques sur le comptage des moles, arrivent les premiers exercices un peu costauds. La première série peut être résolue en inférant sur l’exemple du cours, mais très vite, on voit que si chaque série d’exercices (progressifs) demande une réflexion philosophique sur l’exemple, comme c’est le cas, de plus en plus poussée, un étudiant en cours de cursus de physique sera rapidement hors timing.Non content d’exiger une maîtrise de l’anglais courant (il y a régulièrement des termes comme “recuisage de l’acier” (annealing) et l’ouvrage n’est pas traduit), l’auteur demande des efforts hors normes au novice (il a même réussi à rendre les premiers comptages de mole assez techniques).Si le texte est une poésie en prose technique – j’ai dû arrêter à cause des exercices courants trop élevés – exiger ce niveau d’exercices sans presque jamais de corrigé relève un peu de la moquerie, pour rester poli.Nécessité d’une ré-édition corrigée, ou d’une relève dans les références de thermodynamique.

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⭐It’s quite a good book on this subject. Even though it’s a post-graduate level book. The concepts have been explained very well. You can really understand the origins of the theories and the formulas you used in your undergrad. For such a thin paperback book, I would say it’s a costly book though.

⭐Livro enviado faltando 30 paginas, evidente descontrole de qualidade para um produto tão caro e de capa dura e importado.

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