For the first time the authors' new approach to irreversible thermodynamics, which avoids the assumption of local equilibrium, is presented in detail. The foundations are discussed as well as a host of applications. The book addresses researchers, engineers, and graduate students in thermodynamics
David Jou
Polymere condensed matter irreversible Thermodynamik irreversible thermodynamics kinetic theory nonequilibrium polymers rheology statistical mechanics thermodynamics