Molecular Driving Forces: Statistical Thermodynamics in CHemistry & Biology | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ken A. Dill, Sarina Bromberg
Publisher: Garland Science
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 93595
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 704
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 0815320515
Dewey Decimal Number: 536.7
EAN: 9780815320517
ASIN: 0815320515
Publication Date: September 13, 2002
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Product Description
This text shows how many complex behaviors of molecules can result from a few simple physical processes. A central theme is the idea that simplistic models can give surprisingly accurate insights into the workings of the molecular world. Written in a clear and student-friendly style, the book gives an excellent introduction to the field for novices. It should also be useful to those who want to refresh their understanding of this important field, and those interested in seeing how physical principles can be applied to the study of problems in the chemical, biological, and material sciences. Furthermore, Molecular Driving Forces contains a number of features including:
*449 carefully produced figures illustrating the subject matter
*178 worked examples in the chapters which explain the key concepts and show their practical applications
*The text is mathematically self-contained, with 'mathematical toolkits' providing the required maths
*Advanced material that might not be suitable for some elementary courses is clearly delineated in the text
*End-of-chapter references and suggestions for further reading
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Santiago on Dill April 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book covers a broad field of topics not present in similar books more than usual ones. A great value for a teacher or for advanced undergraduate students!
A great book on Stat. Mech. February 24, 2008
I always consult this book when I need to brush up my stat. Mech. Highly recommended.
spectacular introduction! March 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have this book assigned as a text book for one of my classes and it is superb. Very clear explaination from the very basics of statistics and how it builds up to thermodynamics and beyond. The book succintly explains all of the necessary math and has instructive examples to drive the point home. I really like this book!
Want to understand the physics if life? Need to read this! August 1, 2003
27 out of 33 found this review helpful
The topic of this book, the physical chemistry of molecules, especially those relevant to biology, is one of the most challenging courses to a college student in chemist. But these authors have tried to make it easy for you - and they succeed. They used figures, pictures and analogies to help you to understand some of the most sophisticated concepts in science. For example entropy. The authors are leading researchers in the field and they brought a unique perspective to the subject; the writing is very lucid.
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