Physical Chemistry
Multidisciplinary Applications in Society

A comprehensive reference examining how physical chemistry impacts the development of practical applications across a diverse array of disciplines

Kenneth S Schmitz (Author)

9780128005132

Hardback, published 21 June 2018

1200 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 5.4 cm, 3.51 kg

The advancements in society are intertwined with the advancements in science. To understand how changes in society occurred, and will continue to change, one has to have a basic understanding of the laws of physics and chemistry. Physical Chemistry: Multidisciplinary Applications in Society examines how the laws of physics and chemistry (physical chemistry) explain the dynamic nature of the Universe and events on Earth, and how these events affect the evolution of society (multidisciplinary applications). The ordering of the chapters reflects the natural flow of events in an evolving Universe: Philosophy of Science, the basis of the view that natural events have natural causes - Cosmology, the origin of everything from the Big Bang to the current state of the Universe - Geoscience, the physics and chemistry behind the evolution of the planet Earth from its birth to the present - Life Science, the molecules and mechanisms of life on Earth - Ecology, the interdependence of all components within the Ecosphere and the Universe - Information Content, emphasis on how words and phrases and framing of issues affect opinions, reliability of sources, and the limitations of knowledge.

Science and Society - an Overview1. Philosophy of Science2. Cosmology3. Geosciences4. Life Sciences5. Ecology6. Information ContentAppendix A. Basic ThermodynamicsAppendix B. Forces and FlowsAppendix C. Quantum Theory of Atoms and Molecules

Subject Areas: Quantum & theoretical chemistry [PNRP], Physical chemistry [PNR]