Fundamentals of Structural Chemistry - (3rd Edition)

Author: Zhou Gongdu
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is a textbook for the fundamental course of Structural Chemistry (i.e., Matter Structure) at the College of Chemistry, Peking University. It mainly includes basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, the structure and properties of atoms, the structure and properties of molecules, supramolecular structural chemistry, chemical bond theory, crystal chemistry, and experimental methods for studying structure. The book emphasizes the introduction of the basic principles of structural chemistry while also reflecting the new achievements, advancements, and the author's teaching experiences and insights in the field.
The first edition of this book won the National Excellent Textbook Award in the nationwide textbook competition organized by the State Education Commission in 1992. In 1995, the second edition was revised and published. Over the years, it has been printed 10 times, with a cumulative print run exceeding 54,000 copies. In the current third edition, the author has comprehensively revised the entire book based on the suggestions and feedback from a broad readership, particularly from sister institutions using this textbook, as well as the latest advancements in chemical science and teaching experiences.
This book can serve as a textbook for structural chemistry foundation courses in chemistry or applied chemistry programs at comprehensive universities and normal universities. It is also suitable for faculty and students in relevant programs at engineering institutions and related scientific and technological personnel.