Introduction to Organic Chemistry

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By Thomas Poon and William H. Brown

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Introduction to Organic Chemistry, 6th Edition offers a clear and concise introduction to the fundamentals of organic chemistry, designed especially for students undertaking a one-semester course. The authors emphasise the connection between organic chemistry and other scientific fields, particularly biological and health sciences, showcasing its practical applications. The book explores the organic compounds prevalent in daily life, from pharmaceuticals to plastics and cosmetics, making the subject accessible and relevant.
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This book is ideal for students majoring in fields that require a solid grounding in organic chemistry, especially those enrolled in a single-semester course. It is also useful for anyone seeking to understand the role of organic chemistry in everyday materials and biological contexts.

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Introduction to Organic Chemistry, 6th Edition provides an introduction to organic chemistry for students who require the fundamentals of organic chemistry as a requirement for their major. It is most suited for a one semester organic chemistry course.

In an attempt to highlight the relevance of the material to students, the authors place a strong emphasis on showing the interrelationship between organic chemistry and other areas of science, particularly the biological and health sciences. The text illustrates the use of organic chemistry as a tool in these sciences; it also stresses the organic compounds, both natural and synthetic, that surround us in everyday life: in pharmaceuticals, plastics, fibres, agrochemicals, surface coatings, toiletry preparations and cosmetics, food additives, adhesives, and elastomers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119106968

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Loose-leaf

Date Published: 13 January 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 6th Revised edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 1383g

Pages: 720

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Thomas Poon William H. Brown

About the Author

William H. Brown is Professor Emeritus at Beloit College, where he was twice named Teacher of the Year. He is also the author of two other college textbooks; "Organic Chemistry 3/e" published in 2002, and "General, Organic, and Biochemistry 7/e" coauthored with Fred Bettelheim and Jerry March, published in 2004. he received h is PhD from Columbia University under the direction of Gilbert Stork and did post-doctoral work at California Institute of Technology and the University of Arizona. Twice he was Director of a Beloit College World Affairs Center seminar at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. In 1999, he retired from Beloit College to devote more time to writing and development of educational materials. Although officially retired, he continues to teach Special Topics in Organic Synthesis on a Yearly basis.

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