Water

Water dominates the surface of Earth and is vital to life on our planet. It is a remarkable liquid which shows anomalous behaviour. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney introduces the science of water, and explores how the structure of water molecules gives rise to its physical and chemical properties. Considering water in all three of its states as ice and steam as well as liquid, Finney explains the great importance of an understanding of its structure and behaviour to a range of fields including chemistry, astrophysics, and earth and environmental sciences. Finney describes the role of water in biology, and ends with a discussion of the outstanding controversies concerning water, and some of the 'magical' properties which have been claimed for it. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Product details

• Authors: John Finney, John (Emeritus Professor of Physics Finney, Finney John
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.07.2015
• EAN: 9780198708728
• ISBN: 978-0-19-870872-8
• Dimensions: 112 mm x 175 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; A Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions; A Very Short Introductions
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Hydrology, Astrophysics, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Organic, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical, SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics, Life sciences: general issues, Physical Chemistry, Hydrology & the hydrosphere, Hydrology and the hydrosphere, Chemical biology