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Thermodynamic Machinery Of Life
Michal Kurzynski
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Description for Thermodynamic Machinery Of Life
Hardback. Presents the foundations of nonequilibrium thermodynamics as applied to biological processes taking place at the subcellular level. The biological cell is considered as a complex open thermodynamic system far from equilibrium that enzymatically controls various biochemical reactions and transport processes. Series: The Frontiers Collection. Num Pages: 445 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHH; PHVN; PNN; PSB; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 830.
Thermodynamics was created in the ?rst half of the 19th century as a theory designed to explain the functioning of heat engines converting heat into mechanical work. In the course of time, while the scope of research in this ?eld was being extended to a wider and wider class of energy transformations, thermodynamics came to be considered as a general theory of machines identi?ed with energy transducers. Imp- tant progress in biochemistry in the ?rst half of the 20th century, and in molecular biology in the second half, made it possible to think of treating even living organisms as machines, ... Read more
Thermodynamics was created in the ?rst half of the 19th century as a theory designed to explain the functioning of heat engines converting heat into mechanical work. In the course of time, while the scope of research in this ?eld was being extended to a wider and wider class of energy transformations, thermodynamics came to be considered as a general theory of machines identi?ed with energy transducers. Imp- tant progress in biochemistry in the ?rst half of the 20th century, and in molecular biology in the second half, made it possible to think of treating even living organisms as machines, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
445
Condition
New
Series
The Frontiers Collection
Number of Pages
431
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540238881
SKU
V9783540238881
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Reviews for Thermodynamic Machinery Of Life
From the reviews: “The book seamlessly presents the historical and philosophical evolution of a fundamental principle … and develops the implications of the principle in a staggeringly wide range of contexts. … a work that is engaging, lucid and supremely approachable. … the warmth and sincerity of the writing make this book a joy … . Highly recommended.” (Philosophy, ... Read more