Statistical Thermodynamics of Surfaces, Interfaces, and Membranes

First Edition Thus (2003) , First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: mild rubbing along the front hinge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the back-strip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Virtually 'As New', and could easily pass for such. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (8.85 x 6 x 0.6 inches) . Language: English. Weight: 14 ounces. Frontiers in Physics Series. Academic Press Paperback. This is the first book you should read about the subject. An intuitive introduction to the field by one of its masters. The approach adapted allows one to treat the rich diversity of phenomena investigated in the field of soft matter physics (including both colloid/interface science as well as the materials and macromolecular aspects of biological physics) such as interfacial tension, the roughening transition, wetting, interactions between surfaces, membrane elasticity, and self-assembly. This book is aimed at physicists, physical chemists, biological physicists, chemical engineers, and materials scientists who are interested in the statistical mechanics that underlie the macroscopic, thermodynamic properties of surfaces, interfaces, and membranes. The book's advantage is its clearly delineated illustrations of the subject. Then, you may continue to Chaikin & Lubensky for the heavier, more mathematical formalism. There is no substitute text for this lucid and joyous book. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; xviii, 266 pages.…