Fundamentals of Structural Chemistry (Third Edition)

Author: Zhou Gongdu et al
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Publishing Date: 2004-09-28
Features: This book is a fundamental textbook for the course of Structural Chemistry (i.e., Matter Structure) at the College of Chemistry, Peking University. It primarily 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 structures. The book emphasizes introducing the fundamental principles of structural chemistry while also reflecting its new achievements, advancements, and the authors' teaching experiences and insights. 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, which has been printed ten times over the years, with a cumulative print run exceeding 54,000 copies. In the current third edition, the authors have 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, and can also be used by faculty and students in related disciplines at engineering institutions as well as relevant scientific and technical personnel.