This book approaches the subject from a mechanistic perspective that pitches the language at a level that is understandable to those entering the field and who are not familiar with its common phrases or complex terms. It provides a simple encapsulation of concepts and expands on them. In each chapter the basic concept is explained as simply and clearly as possible without a great deal of detail, then in subsequent sections additional material, exceptions to the general rule, examples, etc., is introduced and built up. Such material was generously supplemented with diagrams; conceptually elegant line diagrams in two or three colors. The artwork was well thought out and able to condense the scientific principles into a novel and visually exciting form. The diagrams encourage browsing or draw the reader to salient points. In addition, the technique of highlighting key concepts in a separate box is used throughout each chapter.
| ISBN-13: | 9781461408802 |
| ISBN-10: | 1461408806 |
| Publisher: | Springer Science & Business Media |
| Publication date: | 2011-12-14 |
| Edition description: | 2012 |
| Pages: | 594 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9.21 Inches, Length: 6.14 Inches, Weight: 2.45594959868 Pounds, Width: 1.31 Inches |
| Author: | Juergen Siepmann, Ronald A. Siegel, Michael J. Rathbone |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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