Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics: An Integrated Approach Van M. Scott Shell is an English-language textbook that combines classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. The book is intended for students in higher education and offers an integrated approach to these fields.
This textbook explains molecular and macroscopic principles side by side to develop a deep and intuitive understanding of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Entropy is addressed from the beginning, making the connection between classical laws and molecular principles clear. The notation is clear and focused on general concepts and simple models, which makes it easier to analyze problems and develop models.
The book includes more than 400 practice problems at the end of each chapter, aimed at conceptual, fundamental, and applied skills. In addition, there are numerous worked examples and helpful boxes that emphasize key concepts. This combination makes it a complete learning tool for chemical engineering technology and chemical sciences.
The content aligns with topics such as industrial chemistry, chemical technology, and engineering thermodynamics.
Series: Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering