Student Solutions Manual To Accompany Modern Physical Organic Chemistry (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"It will certainly inspire." -- Barry Carpenter, Cornell University

"This book is the new authoritative physical organic resource that will benefit researchers, students, and teachers alike." -- Timothy Swager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"This book is the new authoritative physical organic resource that will benefit researchers, students, and teachers alike.” --Timothy Swager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"This much needed text places physical organic chemistry in its most modern context." -- Timothy M. Swager, MIT

I can enthusiastically recommend the text." -- Nicholas J. Turro, Columbia University --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
This Student Solutions Manual, which provides complete solutions to all of the nearly 600 exercises in the accompanying textbook, will encourage students to work the exercises, enhancing their mastery of physical organic chemistry. When used properly by students to compare their solutions with the detailed solutions provided in the manual, it will serve as an excellent tool for sharpening skills and encouraging a deeper understanding of the concepts that are covered. Like the accompanying text by Anslyn and Dougherty, this manual also includes Going Deeper highlights on selected topics, where students can explore exceptions to the rule, discover surprising connections between topics, and gain insights into practical aspects of the material. Problem-solving strategies will be enhanced by students' coordinated use of the textbook and this manual.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 343 pages
• Publisher: Univ Science Books; Sol edition (July 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189138936X
• ISBN-13: 978-1891389368
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #536,348 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Physical Organic Chemistry, October 3, 2005

By	J. Little - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Modern Physical Organic Chemistry (Hardcover)

The book by Anslyn and Daugherty is terrific! I recommend it enthusiastically. It fills a large void in the modern day curriculum, and does so brilliantly. I am grateful to the authors for having done so.

Impressively, the text is sophisticated yet readable, both for those of us who have
studied organic chemistry for many years, and most importantly, for students. I've
spoken with a number of students who echo this sentiment. Furthermore, the text is
thoroughly enjoyable to read and is full of wonderful insights. There are very few
chemistry books I've read where I was anxious to see what was coming next. Anslyn and Dougherty's book is one of them.

It is clear that the authors have taken a great deal of care to express their thoughts
carefully, clearly, and concisely. In addition, they have expertly communicated the
interconnections between physical organic chemistry and all other phases of chemistry, including bioorganic and materials chemistry, and have shown that the tools of the physical organic chemist permeate each of the contemporary sub-disciplines.

The publishers, too, are to be congratulated for taking the time and exercising the
care needed to put together a beautifully formatted rendering of the ideas expressed by the authors. In addition, the binding is strong, well constructed, and gives every indication that it will hold up over many years of repeated use.
"Modern Physical Organic Chemistry" is an important and prized addition to my library. I am certain that it will find its place as one of the most important books in the field that has ever been written. Enjoy!

Dan Little

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The long wait is over..., September 19, 2006

By	Ashutosh Jogalekar "(Joglekar)" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Modern Physical Organic Chemistry (Hardcover)

Phys. Org. Chem. has always been one of my favourite subjects. As I graduated from school and college into university for my master's, I began to realise that it represents not so much a separate topic as a philosophy and approach; to treat chemical and biological systems from the perspective of structure, conformation, and reactivity, which are after all the most fundamental aspects of any such system. I reached the conclusion that phys org chem is a truly interdisciplinary framework, and any one who has a solid background in it can be a good computational chemist, synthetic organic chemist, and/or bioorganic/biochemist.

Unfortunately, all the classic phys org books until now have been of the 'pure' kind, focusing on mechanism and reactivity, but not discussing the interdisciplinary nature of the topic, especially for biological systems. My wait is over; Modern Physical Organic Chemistry by Dennis Dougherty and Eric Anslyn has completely and satisfactorily reinvented the phys org chem textbook. Now, one can look to a wholesome treatment of phys org as a multidisciplinary, fundamental, and exciting approach to both chemistry and biology. The book is worth its price, and covers the gamut of topics, including basic ones like mechanisms and bonding, but also is interspersed with lots of boxes and discussions explaining the applications of basic phys org concepts to host guest systems, proteins and nucleic acids, strained molecules, and materials science. Fantastic reference. It should make you a well-rounded chemist, which is the need of the day in today's era of collaborative research.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Physical Organic Chemistry, October 3, 2005

By	Harold B. Wood, Jr. (Cranford, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Modern Physical Organic Chemistry (Hardcover)

This book is definitely a must have for any serious organic student. It is a thorough and comprehensive work encompassing all of physical organic chemistry. It is a welcome text in a field that has long needed a book just like this. I have been waiting with bated breath for its release and it is as scholarly, easy to read, and well organized as I had hoped. It is also extremely well priced for what you get (a very thick book filled with a huge amount of information!). I'm teaching graduate physical organic this fall and it's the first book I go to as a reference when I have a question; I intend to adopt it for the course next year.