Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics vs Natural philosophy: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Heat, Science
Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics
“The word thermodynamics stems from the Greek words therme (heat) and dynamis (force).”
Using a classical viewpoint, this Second Edition offers a comprehensive treatment of engineering thermodynamics in order to provide a sound basis for subsequent courses in heat transfer and fluid mechanics and to…
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Natural philosophy
A celestial map from the 17th century, by the Dutch cartographer [[Frederik de Wit]]
The verdict
- Natural philosophy is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 16 for Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics.
How to choose
Reception
| Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics | Natural philosophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | — |
| Editions | 24 | 24 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 6417 |
| Pages | 874 | 217 |