Loading…
The second law of life : energy, technology, and the future of Earth as we know it /
A compelling and important look at the history and evolution of the second law of thermodynamics (entropy) and its effect on society, culture, and daily life.
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
|---|---|
| Main Author: | |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Published: |
Norwich, NY :
William Andrew Pub.,
�2007.
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- Front Cover; Front Cover; The Second Law of Life: Energy, Technology, and the Future of Earth As We Know It; The Second Law of Life: Energy, Technology, and the Future of Earth As We Know It; Copyright Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contents; Foreword; Foreword; Preface; Preface; PART I: The Birth of a Beautiful Theory: Thermodynamics; PART I: The Birth of a Beautiful Theory: Thermodynamics; Chapter 1. So What Is All This Talk About Entropy?; Chapter 1. So What Is All This Talk About Entropy?; Chapter 2. The Science of Heat and Work: Classical Thermodynamics.