Physical Chemistry [Hardcover]

Gilbert W. Castellan (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1033 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company; 3rd edition (January 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201103869
• ISBN-13: 978-0201103861
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #915,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb and elegant simplicity, March 9, 2000

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Humberto Saint-Martin (Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physical Chemistry (Hardcover)

After teaching Physical Chemistry for several years, I find Castellan's book the best there is, not only for undergraduate courses, but also as a handy resource for physical insight into various phenomena. I like especially his conceptual presentation of temperature, heat and entropy, and his easy-to-follow "mathematical interludes". The combination of physical insight with mathematical rigour allow for a quite comprehensive understanding of topics that seem complex in many other books.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After 28 years I still consult the same Castellan, October 11, 2001

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This review is from: Physical Chemistry (Hardcover)

I bought his Physical Chemistry 2nd Edition book in December 1973. Everytime I need some insight to a dificult concept I read this book. His part in thermodynamics in unsurpassed, for I have not found such a clear explanation and derivation of the Second Law as his. The same goes for the Structure of Gases and Quantum Mechanical principles.
This book is a treasure. Some time ago I changed the original soft cover to hard, and lined it with brown leather and golden letters.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for undergrad, July 17, 1999

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This review is from: Physical Chemistry (Hardcover)

This is a better book for P-chem compared to Atkins. Castellan really knows the best approach for P-chem. Consider buying this book when your professor told you to buy Atkins.