Elements of Chemical Thermodynamics [Paperback] L.K. Nash

Description

1962 edition. Hardcover has some wear, corner wear, and fading. No dustjacket. The pages have some underling throughout. The binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of L.K. Nash’s “Elements of Chemical Thermodynamics” offers a glimpse into the mid-20th century study of this fundamental branch of physical chemistry. Published in 1962, at a time when thermodynamics was rapidly advancing due to its applications in chemical engineering and nuclear physics, this textbook represents an important pedagogical work from the era. Nash, a respected educator and researcher, aimed to provide a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the principles and laws governing the relationships between heat, work, and the physical and chemical properties of systems. Despite its age and lack of a dust jacket, this copy bears the hallmarks of a heavily used academic text, with underlining throughout suggesting its role in countless students’ education. For collectors of vintage scientific literature or those interested in the history of thermodynamics instruction, this artifact from the 1960s classroom offers a tangible connection to a pivotal period in the field’s development.