Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell

Cengage Learning, Jan 5, 2009 - Science - 864 pages

This bestselling text continues to lead the way with a strong focus on current issues; pedagogically rich framework; wide variety of medical and biological applications; visually dynamic art program; and exceptionally strong and varied end-of-chapter problems. This edition also includes numerous new resources to improve students' understanding and comprehension of chemistry, including full integration with OWL (Online Web-based Learning), completely updated biochemistry content, and expanded medical and health applications useful for allied health students.
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About the author

Frederick Bettelheim was a distinguished university research professor at Adelphi University and a visiting scientist at the National Eye Institute. He co-authored seven editions of INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOCHEMISTRY, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, and several Laboratory Manuals. He is also the author of EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY and co-author of numerous monographs and research articles. Professor Bettelheim received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis.

William H. Brown is emeritus professor of chemistry at Beloit College, where he was twice named Teacher of the Year. His teaching responsibilities include organic chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, and, more recently, special topics in pharmacology and drug synthesis. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University under the direction of Gilbert Stork and did postdoctoral work at California Institute of Technology and the University of Arizona.

Mary K. Campbell was Professor Emeritus of chemistry at Mount Holyoke College, where she taught biochemistry, general chemistry, and physical chemistry, as well as advised undergraduates working on biochemical research projects. Her avid interest in writing led to the publication of many highly successful editions of INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOCHEMISTRY. She also coauthored BIOCHEMISTRY with Shawn O. Farrell. Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Campbell received her Ph.D. from Indiana University and completed post-doctoral work in biophysical chemistry at Johns Hopkins University. Her areas of interest included researching the physical chemistry of biomolecules, specifically, spectroscopic studies of protein-nucleic acid interactions.

Shawn O. Farrell, a native of Northern California, received his B.S. in biochemistry from University of California, Davis, studying carbohydrate metabolism. He completed his Ph.D. in biochemistry at Michigan State University, where he focused on the study of fatty acid metabolism. Dr. Farrell became interested in biochemistry while in college, as it was relevant to his passion for bicycle racing. He raced competitively for 15 years and now officiates bicycle races worldwide. He has taught biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses at Colorado State University for 16 years and now works for USCycling. Professor Farrell has written scientific journal articles about specific research projects and about laboratory teaching, as well as articles for sports publications, such as "Salmon, Trout, and Steelheader" magazine. He is co-author with Mary Campbell on BIOCHEMISTRY, 7e (Cengage Learning).

Bibliographic information

• Title: Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry; Available Titles OWL Series; William H. Brown and Lawrence S. Brown Series
• Authors: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell
• Edition: 9
• Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009
• ISBN: 0495391123, 9780495391128
• Length: 864 pages
• Subjects: Science / Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical