Introduction to Modern Statistical Mechanics
"The exposition is very clear, and although elementary, this book is an example of a text which requires a large degree of reader participation. . . . People teaching modern statistical physics will like the book and those who prefer a more traditional approach will be pleasantly surprised to see a new way in which all traditional subjects can be included in  a textbook, so it can be a valuable tool in teaching any course of statistical physics." --Mathematical Reviews"There is clearly a strong case for any textbook which seeks to provide a continuous thread from tradition to modernity. Chandler's book seems to be the first attempt at such a task....Suitable for undergraduates and first-year graduate students, [it] aims to provide an introduction to modern concepts and techniques in statistical mechanics without presupposing an undue degree of previous exposure to the subject. I strongly suspect that this book will prove popular with students and teachers alike."--The Times Higher Education Supplement"Exactly what I was looking for. I will also use this in my graduate course."--Greg H. Zimmerman, Tennessee State University"An excellent introduction emphasizing major modern topics such as Monte Carlo sampling, renormalization groups. and the fluctuation-dissipation theorem." --American Mathematical Monthly"The text is clear and spare and addresses the latest developments in statistical mechanics in a manner an undergraduate could readily understand." --New Scientist"A refreshing, lucid and much-needed textbook in an area which remains inaccessible to many students."--G. P. Matthews, Plymouth Polytechnic, England"Chandler's book gives an excellent introduction to statistical mechanics, and is highly recommended to any student majoring in physics or chemistry." --SIAM Review"The book is highly recommended for the excellent discussions that it contains." --American Scientist"A breezy and enthusiastic guide with quite solid content. All in all this is an outstanding job." --Physics Today"This is a book which pleases in many ways.  The author's style is engaging, the questions sprinkled throughout the whole book are both entertaining and interesting." --Education in Chemistry