The Structure and Properties of Water, by D. Eisenberg and W. Kauzmann, published by Oxford University Press in 2005, is a reissue of a classic text first published in 1969. It is a monograph aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students. The book explores the physical properties of water and their relationship to its structure. Water is essential for life and plays a central role in many human activities and natural phenomena. Despite its ubiquity, few people understand why water has high specific and latent heats or why ice floats. The book compiles information from various sources, presenting a coherent overview of water's structure and properties, including chapters on the water molecule, its vapor, ice, liquid water, and models of water. It covers interatomic and intermolecular forces, structure, and thermal and spectral properties in detail. The book is well-received for its clarity and comprehensive coverage of water's properties, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers. The author, Peter V. E. McClintock, from Lancaster University, highlights the importance of the book in understanding the fundamental properties of water, which are crucial for both scientific and practical applications.The Structure and Properties of Water, by D. Eisenberg and W. Kauzmann, published by Oxford University Press in 2005, is a reissue of a classic text first published in 1969. It is a monograph aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students. The book explores the physical properties of water and their relationship to its structure. Water is essential for life and plays a central role in many human activities and natural phenomena. Despite its ubiquity, few people understand why water has high specific and latent heats or why ice floats. The book compiles information from various sources, presenting a coherent overview of water's structure and properties, including chapters on the water molecule, its vapor, ice, liquid water, and models of water. It covers interatomic and intermolecular forces, structure, and thermal and spectral properties in detail. The book is well-received for its clarity and comprehensive coverage of water's properties, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers. The author, Peter V. E. McClintock, from Lancaster University, highlights the importance of the book in understanding the fundamental properties of water, which are crucial for both scientific and practical applications.