Is this suitable for learning thermodynamics/statistical mechanics?

[D.R. Young]

I'm going into my third undergraduate year and have yet to take a course on thermodynamics and statistical physics, and want a book to learn from on my own: is https://www.amazon.com/dp/1577666127/?tag=pfamazon01-20 a good book for learning the important topics of thermodynamics/stat mech.? I especially want to focus on the GRE's list of concepts:


Thermodynamics/Statistical Mechanics
Laws of Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic Processes
Equations of State
Ideal Gasses
Kinetic Theory
Ensembles
Statistical Concepts/Calculation of Thermodynamic Quantities

Thank you!

 

[Pengwuino]

From what I've heard, it's on the level of Griffith's texts in terms of popularity. I've never had a chance to read it, however.

 

[D.R. Young]

Thanks for the response, Pengwuino. Would a book such as this one cover the material one would need to know for the Thermo/Stat Mech. portion of the GRE (and stuff (s)he should know if they will be holding a B.S. in physics)?

 

[Pengwuino]

Yah I can imagine, although I've never read it.