Molecular Driving Forces: Statistical Thermodynamics in Chemistry & Biology |  | Authors: Ken A. Dill, Sarina Bromberg
Publisher: Garland Science
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Edition: 1
Pages: 686
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Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 0815320515
Dewey Decimal Number: 536.7
EAN: 9780815320517
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Publication Date: September 13, 2002
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Molecular Driving Forces is an introductory statistical thermodynamics text that describes the principles and forces that drive chemical and biological processes. It shows how the complex behaviors of molecules can result from a few simple physical processes, and a central theme is how simple models can give surprisingly accurate insights into the workings of the molecular world. Written in a clear and reader-friendly style, the book gives an excellent introduction to the subject for novices. It should be useful to those who want to develop their understanding of this important field, seeing how physical principles can be applied to the study of modern problems in the chemical, biological, and materials sciences.
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Want to understand the physics if life? Need to read this! August 1, 2003
28 out of 34 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.
spectacular introduction! March 9, 2007
JJO (Cambridge, MA United States)
2 out of 2 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!
Santiago on Dill April 22, 2008
Santiago Lago Aranda (Seville, Spain)
2 out of 2 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!
Great book for basics on Stat Mech December 19, 2008
bianncia (Stanford, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book covers pretty much everything you need to know for a statistical mechanics class: it starts with a brush-up on statistics and necessary calculus skills and moves on to the basics of thermo and then stat mech. The authors are excellent writers and make the text almost entertaining (compared to other textbooks in my field). In my case, the only part that wasn't useful was the lack of coverage on the Ising Model. Problems are great for reviewing for tests as well. I used this book for my chem eng grad school class and found it helpful for untangling the mess of derivations and equations in my notes into something more meaningful.
Dill isn't just for Pickles January 5, 2009
W. Myint (Pittsburgh, PA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I used this excellent book by Ken Dill for my stat mech class along with Chandler. Dill eases the student through the sometimes painful world of stat mech. The many examples and pictures help the understanding of material. Also, derivations are shown in baby steps so that math and physics deprived students like me can handle the material. Chandler is more eloquent but for a student unfamiliar with the material, it's way above my head at times. The two books are very complementary.
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