--- product_id: 19658991 title: "Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat (Modern Library (Paperback))" brand: "hans christian von baeyer" price: "VT7239" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/19658991-warmth-disperses-and-time-passes-the-history-of-heat-modern store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat (Modern Library (Paperback)) **Brand:** hans christian von baeyer **Price:** VT7239 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat (Modern Library (Paperback)) by hans christian von baeyer - **How much does it cost?** VT7239 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/19658991-warmth-disperses-and-time-passes-the-history-of-heat-modern) ## Best For - hans christian von baeyer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hans christian von baeyer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat (Modern Library (Paperback)) ## Images ![Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat (Modern Library (Paperback)) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616WgsWocRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ this book provided a better intuitive understanding of entropy than I had gained in ... *by J***B on Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017* I'm a fan of this book. As someone who has previously had multiple courses in thermodynamics, this book provided a better intuitive understanding of entropy than I had gained in the classroom. Beyond that, it's a pretty good book targeting the general poplulation with an interest in this area and was generally entertaining. ### ⭐⭐⭐ learning science through history *by N***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2008* This book chronicles the history of energy, heat, and entropy from the late 18th century with Count Rumford to today.Nowadays we take the law of conservation of energy to be a given but this book allows you to peer into how scientists of old try to grapple with what was then a very abstruse and elusive concept of energy.I found this book especially helpful in illustrating the different definitions of the second law of thermodynamics. Each one shines more light on this often subtle law in physics. I was especially fond of reading the description of Clausius' discovery of entropy.Aside from these high points there were some parts that struck out completely. Chapter 8 falls squarely into this category - it is a parable supposedly describing entropy but I did not gain anything from it. Another chapter that did not flow with the better parts of the book was "Four Obituaries of the Demon"The end of the book briefs some more contemporary concepts of entropy. One question raised is on the relation between classical dynamics and entropy: If I know the state of every particle in a bottle, is there actually any entropy? Similarly, the odds of a pack of playing cards being ordered by number and suit is actually the same as being ordered in some much less noticeable pattern - is the amount of disorder the same between the two instances?Overall, I think the book covers too much in too little space. I would have liked to see more detail and rigor too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to read, informative, well-balanced *by W***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2015* This book is great. It is easy to read and presents the history of science in context with philosophy and world events. It really helped me to develop a well-rounded perspective on thermodynamics and to remember the information more clearly. I highly recommend to anyone interested in thermodynamics or scientific development in general. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/19658991-warmth-disperses-and-time-passes-the-history-of-heat-modern](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/19658991-warmth-disperses-and-time-passes-the-history-of-heat-modern) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*