This second edition continues with the formula adopted in the first: student accessibility, readability, an effective problem-solving programme, 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 informal and readable for the student with no scientific background. The problem-solving programme maintains a range of problems and worked examples, including 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.
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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.
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Key Benefit: The second edition of this best-selling book builds upon what made the book so widely adopted in the first place: reader accessibility, readability, an effective problem-solving program, and flexibility. The authors understand that most readers have their sights set beyond the chemistry laboratory. Thus, they have put chemistry in the context of applications and everyday life — making the book reader accessible. Key Topics: With the intent of gaining reader confidence, the writing style is relaxed, friendly — and readable for anyone without scientific background. The problem-solving program maintains a wealth of problems and worked-out examples, including McMurry's innovative ballpark questions that test the reader's understanding of concepts and develop their analytical thinking skills. The authors have made the book as flexible as possible. This is especially evident in the biological chemistry chapters, where structure and function are integrated. Computer generated molecular models are used in the organic and biological chapters to portray three-dimensional structures of molecules accurately for accuracy and for visual appeal.
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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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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!
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Excellent Book on Physiological Chemistry,
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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.
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Well Written,
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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.
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