Modern Physical Organic Chemistry | 
 enlarge | Author: Eric V. Anslyn; Dennis A. Dougherty
Publisher: University Science
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Pages: 1104
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Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.8 x 2.1
ISBN: 1891389319
Dewey Decimal Number: 547.13
EAN: 9781891389313
Publication Date: July 15, 2005
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This is the first modern textbook, written in the 21st century, to make explicit the many connections between physical organic chemistry and critical fields such as organometallic chemistry, materials chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, and biochemistry. In the latter part of the 20th century, the field of physical organic chemistry went through dramatic changes, with an increased emphasis on noncovalent interactions and their roles in molecular recognition, supramolecular chemistry, and biology; the development of new materials with novel structural features; and the use of computational methods. Contemporary chemists must be just as familiar with these newer fields as with the more established classical topics. This completely new landmark text is intended to bridge that gap. In addition to covering thoroughly the core areas of physical organic chemistry structure and mechanism the book will escort the practitioner of organic chemistry into a field that has been thoroughly updated . The foundations and applicabilities of modern computational methods are also developed. Written by two distinguished researchers in this field, Modern Physical Organic Chemistry can serve as a text for a year-long course targeted to advanced undergraduates or first-year graduate students, as well as for a variety of shorter courses on selected aspects of the field. It will also serve as a landmark new reference text, and as an introduction to many of the more advanced topics of interest to modern researchers. An accompanying Student Solutions Manual will become available.
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 Modern Physical Organic Chemistry October 4, 2005
J. Little
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
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
The long wait is over... September 19, 2006
Ashutosh Jogalekar (Atlanta, GA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
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.
Modern Physical Organic Chemistry October 4, 2005
Harold B. Wood, Jr. (Cranford, NJ United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
Finally, no more "Lousy and Ridiculous" for chemistry graduate students January 22, 2006
ItsChmical (Houston, TX United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a recent grad of an org chem graduate program who had to suffer through the nearly 20 year old text "Mechanism and Theory in Organic Chemistry" by Lowry and Richardson, this book by Anslyn and Dougherty is a fabulous update that is easy to read and great asset to any chemistry student. I agree with the other reviewers that the problem sets are challenging, the text is clearly written, and the material relates well back to current research issues. If you are a graduate student considering getting another reference to help you through your organic chemistry graduate program, get this book before you try "Advanced Organic Chemistry: Structure and Mechanisms" by Carey and Sundberg. I expect that "Modern Physcial Organic Chemistry" will become a staple to most chemist's shelves similar to that of a CRC Handbook or "Advanced Organic Chemistry" by March.
Outstanding Text for Grad School December 9, 2006
Jason B. (Ames, IA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I completed my first semester of Physical Organic chemistry using this textbook and I am pleased beyond words. The book is very well written, yet sophisticated enough to help advance new graduate students like myself to the level that our Professors understand concepts at. The problems at the end of the chapter are very useful and the answer guide (sold seperately) explains them quite well.
The book is also binded very solidly. The other people in my research group keep this text on their lab bookshelfs for reference and I have no doubt that I will do the same.
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