Fundamentals of Crystallography [Paperback]

C. Giacovazzo (Author), H.L. Monaco (Author), G. Artioli (Author), D. Viterbo (Author), G. Ferraris (Author), G. Gilli (Author), G. Zanotti (Author), M. Catti (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198509588 | ISBN-13: 978-0198509585 | Publication Date: July 15, 2002 | Edition: 2

Crystallography and structure theory have recently received increasing interest due to their role in understanding biological structures, high-temperature superconductors, and effects on mineral properties related to changes in temperature and pressure. This book offers a comprehensive account of the wide range of crystallography in many branches of science. The fundamentals, the most frequently used procedures and experimental techniques are all described in a detailed way. A number of appendices are devoted to more specialist aspects. The book is an updated and fully revised new edition with emphasis on the wide range of topical applications and current areas of research. Ample illustrations help clarify the subject matter. To provide a better understanding of the basics of crystallography, a compact disk has been added to this new edition, offering the facilities of modern graphics to simulate experiments, show complex images, and provide a number of exercises.

Editorial Reviews

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`Review from previous edition The book succeeds in giving a comprehensible account of modern crystallography, and can be highly recommended to all practising crystallographers.' Chemistry in Australia

`This is a remarkable text. It is a tribute at once to the wide reach of crystallography over many branches of science and to the contemporary vigor and vitality of Italian crystallography and crystallographers.' Acta Crystallographica

`The book continues the International Union of Crystallography's tradition of providing useful sources for quantitative aspects of crystals, crystal chemistry and crystallographic experimental and computational methods. It draws a good balance between the new and the old in providing a toolbox of techniques and insights for the beginning practitioner... It brings together in one place a wealth of material that is either out of print or is, in some cases, not otherwise published in such a clear and concise manner.' American Scientist

About the Author

Carmelo Giacovazzo, Professor of Crystallography, University of Bari, Italy Professor Hugo L. Monaco, Professor of Molecular Biology, University of Verona, Italy Professor Gilberto Artioli, Professor of Mineralogy and Crystallography, University of Milan, Italy Professor Davide Viterbo, Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Piemonte Orientale 'A.Avogadro', Italy Professor Giovanni Ferraris, Professor of Crystallography, University of Torino, Italy Professor Gastone Gilli, Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Ferrara, Italy Professor Giuseppe Zanotti, Professor of General Chemistry, University of Padova, Italy Professor Michele Catti, Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Milano Bicocca, Italy

Product Details

• Paperback: 848 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198509588
• ISBN-13: 978-0198509585
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,792,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best modern textbook for the advanced crystallographer, August 17, 2008

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Crystallography (Paperback)

This is the ideal book to deepen the knowledge one has gained from a beginner's book like Werner Massa's "Crystal Structure Determination" or Jenny Glusker's "Crystal Structure Analysis -- A Primer". Most important aspects of crystallography are explained in an understandable fashion and every serious crystallographer should read this book. It should be pointed out that the second edition (2002) is significantly better then the first, which was already very good.