Reviews in Computational Chemistry (Volume 10) [Hardcover]

Kenny B. Lipkowitz (Editor), Donald B. Boyd (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 28, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0471186481 | ISBN-13: 978-0471186489 | Edition: Volume 10

Not only a major reference work for sale to the library market, Reviews in Computational Chemistry is now a purchase by individuals due to the explosive growth in the use of computational chemistry throughout many scientific disciplines. In an instructional and nonmathematical style, these books provide an access to computational methods often outside a researcher's area of expertise. Volumes 9 & 10 represent the next two volumes in the successful series designed to help the chemistry community keep current with the many new developments in computational techniques. Many chapters are written as tutorials to introduce the many facets of computational chemistry, including molecular modeling, computer-assisted molecular design (CAMD), quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and dynamics, and quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR). The authors provide necessary background and theory, strategies for implementing the methods, pitfalls to avoid, applications, and references.

Editorial Reviews

From Book News

Ab initio calculations, computing reaction pathways, and molecular dynamics are examined in this fourth volume of Reviews in Computational Chemistry. The articles present recent advances made, and also serve to introduce the novice to this expanding field. Also included is an evaluation of the current computational chemistry curriculum, and an appendix with a large compendium of molecular modeling software. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Review

“The editors have done an excellent job and the book is a must on every book shelf of computational chemistry literature.” (ChemPhysChem, 2005; Vol. 6; 7)

"…this volume continues the traditions and standards of this series as a prime resource for anyone with an interest in theoretical and computational chemistry…a welcome addition to any library collection." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, March 9, 2005)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; Volume 10 edition (November 28, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471186481
• ISBN-13: 978-0471186489
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,851,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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