Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Third Edition [Hardcover]

David L. Nelson (Author), Michael M. Cox (Author)

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Publication Date: February 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 1572599316 | ISBN-13: 978-1572599314 | Edition: 3rd

The third edition of this classic introduction to the fundamentals of biochemistry remains faithful to the vision of its predecessors, while embracing the tremendous advances made in biochemical research since the previous edition. As always, the book presents the fundamentals of biochemistry through selected topics, emphasizing the most recent developments and applications without abandoning the classical core of the subject.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1200 pages
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 3rd edition (February 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572599316
• ISBN-13: 978-1572599314
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A big improvement in 3rd Edition, May 6, 2000

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"ananja" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Third Edition (Hardcover)

If you are looking for a good biochemistry text book for an introductory course in biochemistry, this book is highly recommended. Even though Lehninger passed away years ago, his famous book "Principles of Biochemistry" has stood as one of the best. Drs. Nelson and Cox from U of Wisconsin had updated this text 7 years ago when the second edition of the text was published. I used this text in my first year biochemistry class and I found that it was really help me learn this complicated yet fasinating materials. In 2000, the 3rd edition of text , still written by Nelson and Cox, is available in the market. I look through the book and I find that this book has been thoroughly updated while maintaining the excellent organization of the ordinary text. The CD-ROM is also included in this edition and there are lots of wonderful pictures and animation that can help you teach and learn biochemistry. Unlike Voets' text, this book is not chemistry oriented. So if you are looking for mechanism behind the metabolic process, Voet&Voet can serve as a better one. However, if you want to learn or teach biochemistry in general...this book is a book of your choice.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Introductory Textbook In Biochemistry..., August 26, 2001

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This review is from: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Third Edition (Hardcover)

This text in Biochemistry is a great introduction. I was quite familiar with Lubert Stryer's masterpiece but I must confess this textbook goes one step further. The slant is towards the med student and the notes on medical aspects are just plain fantastic. It took me almost a year to finish the book but the effort was well worth it. Besides I have been out of touch with Biochem since my college days. Aspects of RNA metabolism are plain fantastic!! What is more the layout and sequence of topics is just right. I found that using this text in conjunction with "Basic Medical Biochemistry" by Marks, Marks, and Smith will give you the best mix. Don't pass on this gem. It truly is worth your time and perusal. The cost is steep but textbooks usually are. Grab it!!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Biochemistry for medical studies, July 12, 2000

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Fredrik Ottosson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Third Edition (Hardcover)

An excellent book in biochemistry for a beginner in this subject. I especially like the the way the chapters are administrated. The book is best read from beginning to the end, because this will give you the whole picture in a educative fashion. It covers all the essential subjects of cellbiology needed for the medical student, as for instance metabolism and DNA. It also has advantages over other biochemistry books with its nicer apperance. With the pictures, medical notices and cellbiology material it covers all thats necessary. Good stuff and pleasant reading.