| Author/Contributor(s): | Dill, Ken; Bromberg, Sarina; Kocher, Charles D; Balazsi, Gabor |
| Publisher: | University Science Books |
| Date: | 3/31/2026 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
This widely used, comprehensively updated introductory text on statistical thermodynamics describes the principles and forces that drive chemical and biological processes. It explains how a few simple physical principles cause the complex behaviors of molecules, and how simple models provide surprisingly accurate insights into the workings of the molecular world. Written in an accessible, student-friendly style without compromising rigor, Molecular Driving Forces offers an excellent introduction to the subject for beginners and a valuable resource for experts.
3rd edition highlights:
- New chapter on the nonequilibrium dynamics of driven, adaptive, and evolving systems
- New appendix on stochastic dynamics, including master equations and the Fokker-Planck model
- New vignettes on the Bayes Theorem, reverse osmosis membranes, and the chemiosmotic hypothesis
- Comprehensively updated examples, references, and end-of-chapter questions
- Instructor resources available