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The Second Law

The Second Law Energy, Chaos and Form - "Scientific American" Library

2Revised Edition

Paperback (07 Nov 1994)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Moving from the steam engine to the nuclear age, Atkins shows how the second law of thermodynamics - a single, simple principle of energy transformation - encompasses all elements of natural change. His book features examples, ideas and images, but virtually no mathematics.

Book information

ISBN: 9780716760061
Publisher: Scientific American Library
Imprint: Scientific American Library
Pub date:
Edition: 2Revised Edition
DEWEY: 536.7
Number of pages: 230
Weight: 587g
Height: 235mm
Width: 215mm
Spine width: 14mm