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This book discusses the proper definitions of entropy, the valid interpretation of entropy and some useful applications of the concept of entropy. Unlike many books which apply the concept of entropy to systems for which it is not even defined (such as living systems, black holes and the entire universe), these applications will help the reader to understand the meaning of entropy. It also emphasizes the limitations of the applicability of the concept of entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. As with the previous books by the author, this book aims at a clear and mystery-free presentation of the central concept in thermodynamics -- the entropy. In this book, the concepts of entropy and the Second Law are presented in a friendly, simple language. It is devoid of all kinds of fancy and pompous statements made by authors of popular science books who write on this subject.

Entropy --- Second law of thermodynamics --- Entropie. --- Thermodynamique.

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Physics and the Environment directly connects the physical world to environmental issues that the world is facing today and will face in the future. It shows how the first and second laws of thermodynamics limit the efficiencies of fossil-fuel energy conversions to less than 100%, while also discussing how clever technologies can enhance overall performance. It also extensively discusses renewable forms of energy, their physical constraints and how we must use science and engineering as tools to solve problems instead of opinion and politics.

First law of thermodynamics. --- Second law of thermodynamics. --- Energy conservation. --- Energy consumption --- Human ecology. --- Physics. --- Geophysics. --- Environmental Physics & Clean Technology. --- Environmental aspects. --- Climatic factors. --- Natural philosophy --- Philosophy, Natural --- Physical sciences --- Dynamics --- Ecology --- Environment, Human --- Human beings --- Human environment --- Ecological engineering --- Human geography --- Nature --- Climatology --- Conservation of energy resources --- Conservation of power resources --- Rational use of energy --- RUE (Rational use of energy) --- Conservation of natural resources --- Power resources --- Energy policy --- Recycling (Waste, etc.) --- 2nd law of thermodynamics --- Laws of thermodynamics --- 1st law of thermodynamics --- Social aspects --- Effect of environment on --- Effect of human beings on