In selecting material I'vetried to emphasize what is immediately and obviously applicable to thereal world. A concurrent course in multivariable calculus isrecommended but not absolutely necessary. Before reading this book you shouldhave taken a calculus-based introductory physics course, not necessarilyincluding thermodynamics. I'd rather talk to you directlythan pontificate in the passive voice. This organizationalplan highlights the most important principles, and gives readers and instructorsa great deal of flexibility in choosing what topics to cover. Each chapter introducesone or two powerful tools and then applies these tools to a variety ofphenomena. Fundamentals come first, then thermodynamicsapplications, then statistical mechanics applications. Both the macroscopic and microscopicviewpoints have their advantages, so I've tried to present and use both,without giving undue emphasis to either.
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