Introduction to Molecular Biophysics (Pure and Applied Physics) [Hardcover]

Jack A. Tuszynski (Author), Michal Kurzynski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0849300398 | ISBN-13: 978-0849300394 | Edition: 1

Molecular biophysics is a rapidly growing field of research that plays an important role in elucidating the mysteries of life's molecules and their assemblies, as well as the relationship between their structure and function. Introduction to Molecular Biophysics fills an existing gap in the literature on this subject by providing the reader with the modern theoretical tools needed to understand life processes from a physical viewpoint. The authors review numerous topics of relevance to biophysics, including peptide chains, DNA structure and function, cytoplasm, membranes, and motor proteins. Each chapter is richly illustrated and contains numerous examples, references, and problems that make this book useful as both an inclusive reference work and textbook.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 584 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (February 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849300398
• ISBN-13: 978-0849300394
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,849,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting topics, insufficient depth, July 21, 2003

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Erik L. Snapp (Bronx, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Molecular Biophysics (Pure and Applied Physics) (Hardcover)

I am a cell biologist that was looking for a comprehensive biophysics resource. The description of the book and the table of contents gave me reason to hope that this was the book I was seeking. Unfortunately, despite the book's stated aim to foster dialogue between physicists and biologists, this book assumes far too much of its readers. There is no glossary. Several terms are introduced without being defined or illustrated. Some sections are extremely short, while others spend a considerable amount of time describing examples of questionable relevance to the stated topic. That said, I did find several passages of the book stimulating and thought provoking. I very much liked the description of dead cells being "at equilibrium." This book is appropriate for graduate students and higher. I don't think this book would be very useful as a course text.