Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry [Hardcover]

John McMurry (Author), Mary E. Castellion (Author), Mary E Castellion (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130418420 | ISBN-13: 978-0130418425 | Publication Date: June 27, 2002 | Edition: 4

This book provides sufficient detail without overloading the reader with details that might be unnecessary to attain basic understanding of the subject matter. A new chapter on genomics is a timely response to the mapping of the human genome that will appeal to many readers. This book will a useful resource for anyone working in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, agriculture, home economics, aquaculture—or those who simply have a desire to learn more about the basic concepts of chemistry and biochemistry. .

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The second edition of this best-selling text builds upon what made the book so widely adopted in the first place: student accessibility, readability, an effective problem-solving program, and flexibility. The authors understand that most students have their sights set beyond the chemistry laboratory. Thus, they have put chemistry in the context of applications and everyday life -- making the book and course student accessible. With the intent of gaining student confidence, the writing style is relaxed, friendly -- and readable for the student with no scientific background. The problem- solving program maintains a wealth of problems and worked-out examples, including McMurry's innovative ballpark questions that test the student's understanding of concepts and develop their analytical thinking skills. The authors have made the text as flexible as possible. This is especially evident in the biological chemistry chapters, where structure and function are integrated. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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This book provides sufficient detail without overloading the reader with details that might be unnecessary to attain basic understanding of the subject matter. A new chapter on genomics is a timely response to the mapping of the human genome that will appeal to many readers. This book will a useful resource for anyone working in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, agriculture, home economics, aquaculture—or those who simply have a desire to learn more about the basic concepts of chemistry and biochemistry. .

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 880 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (June 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130418420
• ISBN-13: 978-0130418425
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #460,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John E. McMurry received his B.A. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. at Columbia University. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and an Alfred P. Sloan Research Foundation Fellow. He has received several awards, which include the National Institutes of Health Career Development Award, the Alexander von Humboldt Senior Scientist Award, and the Max Planck Research Award. In addition to ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, he is also the author or coauthor of ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, A BIOLOGICAL APPROACH, FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, THE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY OF BIOLOGICAL PATHWAYS, CHEMISTRY, and FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Textbook, April 18, 2006

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Christopher Jordan (Hummelstown, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (Hardcover)

This is an excellent textbook for a two semester course in General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry for Health Professions. It does a very good job of explaining the concepts of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. It also has excellent applications on disease processes and pathophysiology. The organization of each chapter is a plus. I highly recommend this textbook. It is number one!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on Physiological Chemistry, March 4, 2006

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The Write Woman (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (Hardcover)

This book is exactly as described by the publisher. A very readable overview of general and organic chemistry. A comprehensive study of the organic molecules and chemical processes specific to the human body.

I liked this book so much that I'm ordering a hardcover copy to replace my original paperback edition.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written, January 4, 2007

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Drag Race Girl (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (Hardcover)

The book was used for 90% of my class. It well written for the student with little exposure to chemistry. The pictures and diagrams could have better depicted the subject matter. The price was $40 less than what my college bookstore charges. Great value.