Biochemistry (Saunders Golden Sunburst Series) [Hardcover]

Reginald H. Garrett (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0030223180 | ISBN-13: 978-0030223181 | Publication Date: October 19, 1999 | Edition: 2

Intended for the one- or two-term introductory biochemistry course taught at the junior/senior level, this beautifully and consistently illustrated text gives science majors the most current presentation of biochemistry available. Written by a chemist and a biologist, the book presents biochemistry from balanced perspectives.

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About the Author

Reginald H. Garrett was educated in the Baltimore city public schools and at the John Hopkins University, where he received his Ph.D. in biology in 1968. Since that time, he has been at the University of Virginia, where he is currently Professor of Biology. He is the author of numerous papers and review articles on biochemical, genetic, and molecular biological aspects of inorganic nitrogen metabolism. Since 1964, his research interests have centered on the pathway of nitrate assimilation in filamentous fungi. His investigations have contributed substantially to our understanding of the enzymology, genetics, and regulation of this major pathway of biological nitrogen acquisition. His research has been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and private industry. He is a former Fulbright Scholar and has been a Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge on two sabbatical occasions. He has taught biochemistry at the University of Virginia for 30 years. He is a member of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1200 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 2 edition (October 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0030223180
• ISBN-13: 978-0030223181
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.3 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #969,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All in all, most suitable for a general audience, December 14, 2000

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hjm (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biochemistry (Hardcover)

Undergraduate biochem at my school is taught by the biochem department (not surprising). However, as a result, we have all sorts of people taking the course from prospective chemists (me) to premeds and general bio sci majors. So the dept. uses this book and it's probably the best compromise out there. Voet and Voet would be perfect if the course was taught exclusively for chemists, Stryer if the course was loaded up with premeds (horrifying thought, I know :) ) But Garrett and Grisham have managed to write a rather well balanced text (one is in UVA's bio dept., the other UVA's chem dept) with plenty of both chemical insight and medical relevance. Based on (I'm sure) similar experiences they've had teaching biochem to a mixed audience, and knowing that most undergrad biochem courses tend to be taught to similar groups of students nationwide, this is the best book for a case like that. (However, I'm getting Voet and Voet as a reference for me personally one of these days.)

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Well Written Reference, June 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Biochemistry (Hardcover)

This book provided invaluable reference information to me for a one year course in biochemistry. It was designed in a manner so that the class or student can learn topics in depth or get a broad overview of the subject. It also has lots of interesting historical perspectives and useful graphics. I am definately keeping this book for a reference as I continue my studies.

5 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding professor, June 10, 2003

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Online Mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biochemistry (Hardcover)

I took the Comparative Biochemistry at UVa taught by Prof. Garrett and it was the best class I took at UVa. He had an amazing way of organizing lectures so that I kept wanting to learn more and more as the hour went by. I didn't even have to take a lot of notes, because he made things clear and it all sunk in. I was really inspired to do a good job on our research papers and really learned alot because of the types of things he taught us to think about. I was a terrible student, had awful grades especially in chemistry and biology but this class really stuck out. Oh, and I got an A too. Unlike alot of professors, he didn't have a loud or condescending tone. While I didn't pursue biochemistry any further, I sometimes wonder what would have happened if I had because he was such a great professor and I enjoyed his class so much.