Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences [Hardcover]

Raymond Chang (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1891389068 | ISBN-13: 978-1891389061 | Publication Date: March 1, 2000 | Edition: 3rd

Hailed by advance reviewers as a kinder, gentler P. Chem. text, this book meets the needs of a one-semester course or a full-year course in physical chemistry. It is an ideal choice for classes geared toward pre-medical and life sciences students. Or, as stated in a May 2001 review in Journal of Chemical Education, this text meets these students where they are and opens the door to physical chemistry from a perspective they can appreciate. Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences offers a wealth of applications to chemical and biological problems, numerous chapter-ending exercises, and an accompanying solutions manual. Well known for his clear writing and careful pedagogical approach, Raymond Chang has developed yet another masterpiece in chemical education.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A distinct and excellent publication worth recommending to biological chemists. --The Times Higher

...particularly well suited for those who want to pursue a course of study more focused on the biological sciences. --Journal of Chemical Education

An excellent text. --Christopher J. Barrett, McGill University

About the Author

Raymond Chang was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Shanghai and Hong Kong, China. He received his B.Sc. degree in chemistry from London University, England and his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Yale University. After doing postdoctoral research at Washington University and teaching for a year at Hunter College of the City University of New York, he joined the chemistry department at Williams College. Chang has served on the American Chemical Society Examination Committee and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Committee. He is an editor of The Chemical Educator and has authored books on general chemistry and spectroscopy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 960 pages
• Publisher: University Science Books; 3rd edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891389068
• ISBN-13: 978-1891389061
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Raymond Chang received his B.Sc. degree in chemistry from London University, England and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University. After doing postdoctoral research at Washington University and teaching for a year at Hunter College, he joined the chemistry at Williams College, where he has taught since 1968. Professor Chang has written books on spectroscopy, physical chemistry, and industrial chemistry.

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Initial Impressions, June 27, 2005

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Nestor (Quezon City, Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences (Hardcover)

I am field-testing this text for a two-semester Physical Chemistry sequence. Initial impressions of the book are very favorable. In particular, I like Prof. Chang's use of several "real world" examples to illustrate important principles. My students find the math substantial but not very intimidating.

Some colleagues of mine miss the mathematical rigor found in other Phy Chem texts like McQuarrie and Levine however.

On a lighter note, the color scheme used for this text is excellent. It is just right, neither too drab nor too glaring.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book., May 29, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences (Hardcover)

I am a Chemical Engineering student and I purchased this book along with its solutions manual (highly recommended) and I was very satisfied the problems were worked out thoroughly and the math was not byzantine at all. I highly recommend this book

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good text, November 14, 2005

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athens (athens) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences (Hardcover)

This is a good text. It is not at as high level as most other popular p-chem textbooks. If you think this text is too hard, then forget about the p-chem texts by Atkins or McQuarrie. You might want to get a copy of Physical chemistry by Ball or the one by Engel and Reid to clarify some materials. I don't think any p-chem text is necessary better than others. Each has its own strenghs and weaknesses. How well you do in this course will also depend on your preparedness to take it. Many students are not well prepared to take p-chem. Therefore they blame the textbook, their teacher, and everything they can think of in the universe and beyond for not doing well in this course.