Foundations of Organic Chemistry (Oxford Chemistry Primers)

Advanced high-school and beginning undergraduate students will find this book a readable and stimulating summary of the fundamentals of organic chemistry. The first three chapters introduce basic physical chemistry and lay the groundwork for the mechanistic organic chemistry covered later inthe book. The importance of bonding and mechanisms are stressed throughout, and students are encouraged to apply their chemical knowledge in new and unfamiliar situations in order to develop and sustain their interest. The wide range of examples includes natural products and pharmaceuticals, withthe final chapter exploring some new developments and providing an introduction to current research.Hornby, Michael is the author of 'Foundations of Organic Chemistry (Oxford Chemistry Primers)', published 1993 under ISBN 9780198556817 and ISBN 0198556810.