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5.0 out of 5 stars good first book on organic chemistry
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Material
There is a lot of material which may be difficult for those who have not had some formal education in organic chemistry. For those who have not had organic chemistry, the author reminds me of one of my professors who obviously loves the subject and has the ability to present it in a way that allows others with less skill to grasp the importance and some of the detail of the subject.
4.0 out of 5 stars “Organic” must be one of the most terrifying words in the English Language
Required of pre-meds it combines the rigor of chemistry with the arbitrary memorization of biology – but the latter is without the simple mnemonics possible in that subject. But “Organic” is so central to so much important science – tucked just below molecular biology – that I wanted to learn more. But (there’s that word again) perhaps no other subject hits the wall of diminishing return faster – unless you are going to be a practicing chemist, learning about all the different molecules is really pointless (and hopeless). Anyway, that’s the motivation for giving the Very Short Intro a try.So how well does it succeed? Maybe a B. Not so bad as to sink your med-school hopes, but not enough to make you consider doing and MD/PhD either.The first parts are the strongest and I wish they made up most of the book. There is the briefest review of chemistry proper. By far the most interesting part is on synthesis. How to get from building blocks from finished product is really amazing. Like writing a project plan for a complex building – parts, scaffolding, equipment, place holders, removal, adding new pieces, etc. etc. But instead of mechanical properties you need to think about the chemistry. The second half of the chapter on analysis was also fascinating, although more from the point of view of limitations and instrumentation than from the chemistry itself.Most of the rest of the book – at 162 pages hardly “very” short – is OK but a bit more problematic. Perhaps there is no other way to do it. The author has made the decision that the reader wants to know about the real world, like where DDT and PVC fit into it. So it meanders into related fields like chemical engineering, ecology, and medicinal and biochemistry. At its worst it is a catalog of names. Much better would have been to include a bunch of that stuff in tables and concentrate on a few underlying principles.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great introductory book on organic chemistry
A great introductory book on organic chemistry. While the first few chapters are on the very basics of organic chemistry, it gets really enjoyable to read starting from the chapter on medicinal chemistry. I highly recommend it to those who are new to organic chemistry as well as to others more experienced in this area.
5.0 out of 5 stars So much information!
This book is like a TARDIS, tiny on the outside but so much information on the inside. The book covered a vast array of topics and managed to relate them to real world examples. I now regret not taking organic chemistry in college. This is among my favorite science Very Short Introductions.I would caution that this book may be difficult for people who have not had at least a semester of college level inorganic chemistry.
5.0 out of 5 stars WAS RECOMMENDED
Bought for my nephew who is incarcerated and requested.
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend
Good introduction to Organic Chemistry Highly recommend.
It is a very small book but quality of paper is extremely high
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Very worthwhile introduction
I did O level chemistry a very long time age and this did not include anything about organic carbon-based chemistry. I found this introduction very interesting and very clearly presented. Given my low level of knowledge it required some work to get through it, but it was very well worthwhile and it gave me insights into the uses of carbon-based chemicals in medicine and industry.
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Settoriale, per chi conosce bene la lingua o per lo meno riesce a districarsi bene. Termini ovviamente tecnici.
Fantastic reading
A quick go round a huge subject that can only really scratch the surface. But it is more than enough to whet the appetite and encourages further reading
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5.0 out of 5 stars good first book on organic chemistry
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Material
There is a lot of material which may be difficult for those who have not had some formal education in organic chemistry. For those who have not had organic chemistry, the author reminds me of one of my professors who obviously loves the subject and has the ability to present it in a way that allows others with less skill to grasp the importance and some of the detail of the subject.
4.0 out of 5 stars “Organic” must be one of the most terrifying words in the English Language
Required of pre-meds it combines the rigor of chemistry with the arbitrary memorization of biology – but the latter is without the simple mnemonics possible in that subject. But “Organic” is so central to so much important science – tucked just below molecular biology – that I wanted to learn more. But (there’s that word again) perhaps no other subject hits the wall of diminishing return faster – unless you are going to be a practicing chemist, learning about all the different molecules is really pointless (and hopeless). Anyway, that’s the motivation for giving the Very Short Intro a try.So how well does it succeed? Maybe a B. Not so bad as to sink your med-school hopes, but not enough to make you consider doing and MD/PhD either.The first parts are the strongest and I wish they made up most of the book. There is the briefest review of chemistry proper. By far the most interesting part is on synthesis. How to get from building blocks from finished product is really amazing. Like writing a project plan for a complex building – parts, scaffolding, equipment, place holders, removal, adding new pieces, etc. etc. But instead of mechanical properties you need to think about the chemistry. The second half of the chapter on analysis was also fascinating, although more from the point of view of limitations and instrumentation than from the chemistry itself.Most of the rest of the book – at 162 pages hardly “very” short – is OK but a bit more problematic. Perhaps there is no other way to do it. The author has made the decision that the reader wants to know about the real world, like where DDT and PVC fit into it. So it meanders into related fields like chemical engineering, ecology, and medicinal and biochemistry. At its worst it is a catalog of names. Much better would have been to include a bunch of that stuff in tables and concentrate on a few underlying principles.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great introductory book on organic chemistry
A great introductory book on organic chemistry. While the first few chapters are on the very basics of organic chemistry, it gets really enjoyable to read starting from the chapter on medicinal chemistry. I highly recommend it to those who are new to organic chemistry as well as to others more experienced in this area.
5.0 out of 5 stars So much information!
This book is like a TARDIS, tiny on the outside but so much information on the inside. The book covered a vast array of topics and managed to relate them to real world examples. I now regret not taking organic chemistry in college. This is among my favorite science Very Short Introductions.I would caution that this book may be difficult for people who have not had at least a semester of college level inorganic chemistry.
5.0 out of 5 stars WAS RECOMMENDED
Bought for my nephew who is incarcerated and requested.
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend
Good introduction to Organic Chemistry Highly recommend.
It is a very small book but quality of paper is extremely high
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Very worthwhile introduction
I did O level chemistry a very long time age and this did not include anything about organic carbon-based chemistry. I found this introduction very interesting and very clearly presented. Given my low level of knowledge it required some work to get through it, but it was very well worthwhile and it gave me insights into the uses of carbon-based chemicals in medicine and industry.
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Settoriale, per chi conosce bene la lingua o per lo meno riesce a districarsi bene. Termini ovviamente tecnici.
Fantastic reading
A quick go round a huge subject that can only really scratch the surface. But it is more than enough to whet the appetite and encourages further reading
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