Title: Understanding Thermodynamics Author(s): H.C. Van Ness Pages: 107 Publisher: Dover Publications Publication date: 1983 Language: English Format: PDF ISBN-10: 0486632776 ISBN-13: Description: Clearly written treament elucidates fundamental concepts and demonstrates their plausibility and usefulness. Language is informal, examples are vivid and lively, and the perspectivie is fresh. Based on lectures delivered to engineering students, this work will also be valued by scientists, engineers, technicians, businessmen, anyone facing energy challenges of the future.