Principles of General Chemistry

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 792 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
• Edition: 1st Edition August 23, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 007330171X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0073301716
• Book Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.6 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 4.8 pounds

Product Description
Silberberg’s Principles of General Chemistry offers students the same authoritative topic coverage as his 4th edition textbook while appealing to today’s efficiency-minded and value-conscious instructors and students. Principles allows for succinct coverage of content with minimal emphasis on pedagogic learning aids. This new approach offers a more straightforward approach to learning the core principles without sacrificing depth, clarity, or rigor.

About The Author
Martin S. Silberberg received his B.S. in chemistry from the City University of New York in 1966 and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Oklahoma, in 1971. He then accepted a research position at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he studied the chemical nature of neurotransmission and Parkinson's disease. In 1977, Dr. Silberberg joined the faculty of Simon's Rock College of Bard (Massachusetts), a liberal arts college known for its excellence in teaching small classes of highly motivated students. As Head of the Natural Sciences Major and Director of Premedical Studies, he taught courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nonmajors chemistry. The close student contact afforded him insights into how students learn chemistry, where they have difficulties, and what strategies can help them succeed. In 1983, Dr. Silberberg decided to apply these insights in a broader context and established a text writing and editing company. Before writing his own text, he worked on chemistry, biochemistry, and physics texts for several major college publishers. He resides with his wife and child in Massachusetts. For relaxation, he cooks, sings, and walks in the woods.

Reader Reviews
I've used 3 different General Chemistry books, and this one is the worst I've come across so far. It lacks a detailed, systematic explanation of topics - and then gives practice problems that do not reinforce topics from the text. It is impossible to work the practice problems without consulting another book that explains how to approach that type of problem. Chang has a much better text than this. Comment | | (Report this)