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Thermodynamics and Kinetics for the Biological Sciences
Gordon G. Hammes
Wiley
July 2000
Paperback 176 ISBN 0471374911
£37.00
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Note This Title is Part of the Following Set:
Thermodynamics and Kinetics for the Biological Sciences/Spectroscopy for the Biological Sciences
; 2-book Set by Gordon G. Hammes. Click here for more details SET
Gain a working knowledge of thermodynamics and kinetics with a minimum of mathematics-a guide for
individuals in the biological sciences
An understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics is essential for researchers investigating molecular
phenomena in diverse disciplines, including bioorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry,
pharmaceuticals, and biology. The use of these physical chemistry tools in the biological sciences has
exploded over the past fifteen years, but the majority of works on thermodynamics and kinetics require
mathematical expertise beyond that of many researchers in the field. Presenting a highly accessible introduction
to thermodynamics and kinetics, Thermodynamics and Kinetics for the Biological Sciences employs a minimum of
mathematics, assuming only a basic calculus background, while treating a wide range of topics in a logical and easy
-to-follow style. All principles and concepts are clearly illustrated through the use of relevant applications and examples
from the biological sciences, and explanations are further enhanced with problems and up-to-date references.
Written by a world-renowned authority on biochemical kinetics, this remarkable book also features an
easy-to-understand statistical development of entropy and a more extensive coverage of chemical kinetics
and ligand binding to macromolecules than is usually found in books of this kind. Readers will acquire a
working knowledge of thermodynamics and kinetics that they can readily apply to biological systems and
use for exploring the scientific literature.
Contents
- Heat, Work, and Energy.
- Entropy and Free Energy.
- Applications of Thermodynamics to Biological Systems.
- Chemical Kinetics.
- Applications of Kinetics to Biological Systems.
- Ligand Binding to Macromolecules.
- Appendices.
- Index.
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