Thermodynamics of Natural Systems: Theory and Applications in Geochemistry and Environmental Science
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- Synopsis
- Thermodynamics deals with energy levels and energy transfers between states of matter, and is therefore fundamental to all branches of science. This new edition provides an accessible introduction to the subject, specifically tailored to the interests of Earth and environmental science students. Beginning at an elementary level, the first four chapters explain all necessary concepts via a simple graphical approach. Throughout the rest of the book, the author emphasizes the importance of field observations and demonstrates that, despite being derived from idealized circumstances, thermodynamics is crucial to understanding ore formation, acid mine drainage, and other real-world geochemical and geophysical problems. Exercises now follow each chapter, with answers provided at the end of the book. An associated website includes extra chapters and password-protected answers to additional problems. This textbook is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students studying geochemistry and environmental science. Offers specially tailored treatment of thermodynamics for Earth and environmental science students Provides a more streamlined and accessible introduction for students with little prior knowledge of thermodynamics Uses examples and problem sets to highlight the connection between the idealized theory of thermodynamics and real-world geological and environmental problems Includes additional web resources, such as chapters on more advanced topics and password-protected solutions to problems in the book
- Copyright:
- 2017
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781316800782
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 09/01/17
- Copyrighted By:
- G. M. Anderson
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Science, Textbooks, Earth Sciences
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.