d- and f-Block Chemistry (Tutorial Chemistry Texts) - Tapa blanda

"... well constructed, with a good layout and easy to follow ..." * Aslib Book Guide, Vol 66, No 6, June 2001 * "The author sublimely walks the reader ... from the basics, like what is a transition metal? to more complex magnetisation and electronic spectra of transition metal complexes ... an excellent book for students starting out in transition metal chemistry." * Chem@Cam, Issue 12, Autumn 2001, p 14 * "... a worthwhile purchase for any undergraduate student embarking on an introductory course in transition metal chemistry." * Angewandte Chemie, International Edition, Vol 41, No 3, 1 February 2002 * "... a helpful, systematic introduction ..." * The Times Higher Educational Supplement, 1 March 2002 * "... an accessible reference guide to the principles underlying the chemistry of the d- and f-block elements ... As a text to support d-block chemistry this book hits the mark." * Education in Chemistry, September 2002 * "I highly recommend this text for anyone needing a brief introduction to the chemistry of the d- and f-block elements." * Journal of Chemical Education, Vol 78, No 11, November 2001, p 1468 * "I was impressed by the clarity of explanation and presentation ... provides the student with an adequate background to tackle more advanced texts." * Physical Sciences Educational Reviews, Vol 4, Issue 2, p 14 *

The material is aimed at first and second year undergraduates, with a view to providing a basis for more advanced studies.