Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (6th Edition)

A collaboration of specialists in different fields of chemistry, Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry's is the 6th and most recent edition. It steers from the boring and often bland approach of most GOB books, offering a refreshing way to learn the quantitative side of the science of matter. Quite profound in its explanation of various theoretical principles, it gives readers a more extensive view of the subject, plus timely and practical applications, and challenging problems for self-study. Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (6th Edition) ISBN 9780136054504 also focuses on health chemistry and how it applies to everyday living. Its pool of authors includes David Ballantine, an expert in general chemistry, Virginia Peterson, an expert in biochemistry, and Carl Hoeger, an expert in organic chemistry, plus original researchers John McMurry and Mary Castellion. Designed for two or three quarter courses, the textbook covers all major facets of mater's composition, properties, and structure. It is one of the best selling references in the field, authored by a diverse pool of professionals headed by Harvard graduate McMurry, who has a 30-year teaching career under his belt. McMurry has also received a handful of awards for his research efforts. Ballantine also has a long standing career in education and years of research at the prominent Naval Research Labs, Washington DC. Hoeger offers his expertise in organic chemistry and has worked as a scientist, researcher, and professor for the past 30 years. Also in the team is Peterson, who specializes in biochemistry. She has received a couple of excellence awards in teaching, as well as plenty of recognition for her academic papers.