Author(s): James R Hanson (Author), E W Abel (Editor), John D Hepworth (Contributor), A G Davies (Series Editor), David Phillips (Series Editor), J Derek Woollins (Series Editor)
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Publication Date: 14 Aug. 2001
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 171 pages
ISBN-10: 0854046275
ISBN-13: 9780854046270
Book Description
The chemistry of the functional groups is considered here with a mechanistic rationale.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“… highly recommended as an informative introductory guide for individuals requiring a comprehensive understanding of functional group chemistry.”– “Carbohydrate Polymers, 55, 2002”
“… packed with information … an excellent short text aimed at early undergraduates. The essential chemistry is described clearly and logically.”– “J Chem Soc Perkin Transactions 1, No 5, 7 March 2002, p 704”
“… succinct and helpful.”– “The Times Higher Educational Supplement, 1 March 2002”
“… very well presented … Although this book is aimed primarily at first-year undergraduates, I believe it has a place in school and college chemistry departments … I would suggest that heads of chemistry or science consider selecting this book, and some of the other titles from this series, for the departmental or school library.”– “School Science Review, June 2002, 83, 305, p 148”
“…recommend the book as an useful guide for students in organic chemistry at different levels.”– “Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, May/August 2003, p 347”
From the Publisher
This new series of books consists of short, single-topic or modular texts, concentrating on the fundamental areas of chemistry taught in undergraduate science courses. Each book provides a concise account of the basic principles underlying a given subject, embodying an independent-learning philosophy and including worked examples.
Students will be able to assess their understanding through use of exam-style questions, which include answers. By concentrating on one core topic per book, lecturers can recommend only those texts relevant to their particular curriculum and ensure students gain better value for money. In addition, the “one topic, one book” approach, ensures that the series is adaptable to chemistry courses across a variety of institutions.
Focused approach, one topic per book for adaptation across a variety of syllabuses. Texts encourage self-study with worked examples. Exam-style questions and model answers to highlight understanding. Competitively priced for student budgets. Layout clear for ease of use. Each title will be c. 200 pages in length and very reasonably priced at only £9.95.
Titles will primarily concentrate on subjects covered in the initial stages of an undergraduate chemistry course. As the series develops, titles will focus on more complex topics, covered in later stages of a degree course.
About the Author
Professor Hanson is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sussex.
Professor Abel is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Exeter.
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