| View Larger Image | Molecular Driving Forces: Statistical Thermodynamics in Chemistry & Biology | Paperbackby Ken A. Dill (Author), Sarina Bromberg (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Garland Science | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 686 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 13, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 302,720nd |
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Product Description
Molecular Driving Forces is an introductory statistical thermodynamics text that describes the principles and forces that drive chemical and biological processes. It shows how the complex behaviors of molecules can result from a few simple physical processes, and a central theme is how simple models can give surprisingly accurate insights into the workings of the molecular world. Written in a clear and reader-friendly style, the book gives an excellent introduction to the subject for novices. It should be useful to those who want to develop their understanding of this important field, seeing how physical principles can be applied to the study of modern problems in the chemical, biological, and materials sciences. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 10 reviews)
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Best of the best by Seung Jae Lee  5 Stars
September 20, 2009
I feel no need to explain this. This book is absolutely great. Buy and read it.
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The best introductory book on statistical physics (especially for biology) by Omega (St. Louis, MO USA) 5 Stars
June 20, 2009
This book is a triumph of technical writing. Ken Dill possesses an extraordinary ability to distill complex technical concepts down to the cogent bits necessary to understand the physics of the situation. The maxim, "make it as simple as possible, but not simpler" definitely applies here. The only major challenge with this book is that a reader may come away with a notion of inflated comprehension. This is not a fault...just a byproduct of the big contrast between the clarity of the Dill (and Bromberg) text and the other, technically obfuscated, textbooks and articles in the field.
Easily the best (introductory) textbook on statistical physics that I have encountered, and the only one that I can heartily recommend to a student or non-specialist.
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Outstanding introduction to stat mech by Alana Canfield (Ann Arbor, Michigan USA) 5 Stars
February 09, 2009
Dill's book is the perfect introduction to statistical mechanics, especially for those in the biological sciences. I'm a graduate student and read his book before McQuarrie's - which worked out very well. He uses lattice models a lot so that more difficult topics become intuitive. For some, the book may be a little basic. But for those who don't have a solid background in probability or physical chemistry, this book is perfect. Even for the more advanced student, this book is truly a fun read and can inspire creativity.
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Dill isn't just for Pickles by W. Myint (Pittsburgh, PA) 5 Stars
January 05, 2009
I used this excellent book by Ken Dill for my stat mech class along with Chandler. Dill eases the student through the sometimes painful world of stat mech. The many examples and pictures help the understanding of material. Also, derivations are shown in baby steps so that math and physics deprived students like me can handle the material. Chandler is more eloquent but for a student unfamiliar with the material, it's way above my head at times. The two books are very complementary.
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great book by K. Raghunathan (Ann arbor MI) 5 Stars
January 04, 2009
The book gives a overview for statistical mechanics in biophysics. It will be an application oriented book for physicists. The way the book is written might be bit daunting for people completely new to physical sciences. It is an important book for biophysicts and can be used to brush up concepts for people who are already into the field
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