Molecular Theory of Capillarity (Dover Books on Chemistry)

Rowlinson (chemistry, U. of Oxford) and Widom (chemistry, Cornell) trace the history of thought on the molecular origins of surface phenomena, and provide a critical, detailed discussion of modern theories on the subject. The text is a reprint of the volume originally published in 1982 (Clarendon Press of Oxford U. Press) and reprinted in 1984 and 1989 with minor revisions. This unabridged republication includes new references, mainly to reviews of work published in the past seven years. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)