Fundamentals of Structural Chemistry (3rd Edition)

Author: Zhou Gongdu, Duan Lianyun
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book is a foundational textbook for the Structural Chemistry (also known as Matter Structure) course at the College of Chemistry, Peking University. It primarily covers topics such as fundamental knowledge of quantum mechanics, atomic structure and properties, molecular structure and properties, supramolecular structural chemistry, chemical bond theory, crystal chemistry, and experimental methods for studying structure. The book emphasizes the introduction of basic principles in structural chemistry while also reflecting new achievements, advancements, and the authors' teaching experiences and insights.
The first edition of this book won the National Excellent Textbook Award in the National Excellent Textbook Competition organized by the State Education Commission in 1992. The second edition was revised and published in 1995 and has been printed 10 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 feedback from a wide range of readers, particularly from sister institutions using this textbook, as well as new advancements in chemical science and teaching experiences.
This book can serve as a textbook for structural chemistry foundational courses in chemistry or applied chemistry programs at comprehensive universities and normal universities. It is also suitable for faculty and students in engineering-related fields and relevant scientific and technical personnel.