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For a comprehensive understanding of thermodynamics and statistical physics, several recommended books cater to the need for clear conceptual insights rather than problem-solving. Callen's classic text is highlighted for its thorough coverage, including thermochemistry. Landau & Lifshitz's "Statistical Physics Part I" is praised for its depth and clarity. David Tong's lecture notes are suggested as a more elementary resource. Fermi's book is noted for providing a solid foundation in fundamental thermodynamics, while Sears and Salinger’s work is mentioned as a good, though less conceptual, alternative. Additionally, "Commonly Asked Questions on Thermodynamics" is recommended as an accessible primer.
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I want a book on Thermo and statistical physics that will give me a clear insight on every basic thermodynamics systems. I am already done with Shroedar's introduction to thermal physics btw. I basically need a book that clears my concept more than solving problems. And the more on thermochemistry the book has, the better will it be, in fact it should have decent introductory chapters on thermochemistry.

Any advices?
 
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If you're done with Schroeder, I suggest 'Statistical Physics Part I' by Landau & Lifshitz (Volume 5 of their Course of Theoretical Physics). It's one of the finest books in the series and is remarkably thorough.

You could also check David Tong's excellent lecture notes on statistical physics at http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/tong/statphys.html, which are more elementary than L&L.
 
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You can try the Fermi's book. This books gives a really good physical insight,it's not a complete book but offer a strong basis on fundamental thermodynamics.
As always,you can try the Feynman books, did you?
When i did Thermodynamics i studied Sears's and Sallinger's book, it is not so conceitual as Feynman ou Fermi but is a good book.
Saying again,for understand the basis of thermodynamics Fermi is the book.
 
Tahmeed said:
I want a book on Thermo and statistical physics that will give me a clear insight on every basic thermodynamics systems. I am already done with Shroedar's introduction to thermal physics btw. I basically need a book that clears my concept more than solving problems. And the more on thermochemistry the book has, the better will it be, in fact it should have decent introductory chapters on thermochemistry.

Any advices?
I bought "Commenly Asked Questions on Thermodynamics" as a primer. Easy to read printing with one colour.
 
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