This textbook covers the laws of thermodynamics and highlights their importance for various scientific disciplines such as physics, chemistry, meteorology, and biology. Using a classical approach, it emphasizes thermodynamic properties such as temperature, internal energy, and entropy, mainly through observations without an in-depth reference to atomic theories.
The explanation is intended for self-study, students, and instructors in technical and natural science programs. Practical examples clarify the theoretical concepts, and each chapter includes exercises to support the learning process. The foundations of the laws are clearly explained to provide a solid basis for further study in statistical mechanics, which is introduced in the final chapter. Additional materials and worked solutions are available online.