Organic chemistry principles in context: a story telling historical approach An organic chemistry principle in context joins a large selection of excellent textbooks currently available to organic chemistry students. This text, however, departs from the format that one would usually encounter at this level, namely a sequence of chapters describing closely related concepts. Instead, the author presents a series of topics that range from the development and application of industrial processes to the chemistry of important biochemical pathways, leading the reader through the concepts required to understand the topic discussed on a need to know basis. A representative example is that the concept of acidity and basicity is taught in the context of gasoline production rather than as a standalone topic. Overall, the approach is a particularly refreshing and innovative method of teaching organic chemistry. The emphasis on historical background and the clear, narrative style make the text very readable, skillfully linking seemingly unrelated material. Importantly, at no point does the text read merely as a list of facts for the reader to assimilate. Organic chemistry principles in context will be a valuable text for undergraduate students and is excellent value for money. That said, the book’s appeal is certainly not limited to undergraduates – it will also be of interest to postgraduates, tutors or indeed anyone with an interest in organic chemistry. POSTED BY IBNDUNOMA
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:30:24 +0000
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