Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory

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Frustrated at the lack of materials for his junior-senior course in inorganic chemistry, Carter (chemistry, U. of Massachusetts- Boston) developed his own textbook over several years of drafts and refinement. He introduces molecular symmetry and group theory as they apply to inorganic chemical problems, emphasizing the meaning and chemical significance of the mathematics rather than rigorous derivation. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


Book Description
A Thorough But Understandable Introduction To Molecular Symmetry And Group Theory As Applied To Chemical Problems! In a friendly, easy-to-understand style, this new book invites the reader to discover by example the power of symmetry arguments for understanding theoretical problems in chemistry. The author shows the evolution of ideas and demonstrates the centrality of symmetry and group theory to a complete understanding of the theory of structure and bonding. Plus, the book offers explicit demonstrations of the most effective techniques for applying group theory to chemical problems, including the tabular method of reducing representations and the use of group-subgroup relationships for dealing with infinite-order groups. Also Available From Wiley:
* Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry, 3/E, by Bodie E. Douglas, Darl H. McDaniel, and John J. Alexander 0-471-62978-2
* Basic Inorganic Chemistry, 3/E, by F. Albert Cotton, Paul Gaus, and Geoffrey Wilkinson 0-471-50532-3


The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
A thorough introduction to molecular symmetry and group theory as applied to chemical problems. Readers will discover by example the power of symmetry arguments in understanding otherwise intimidating theoretical problems in chemistry. This book demonstrates the centrality of symmetry and group theory to a complete understanding of the theory of structure and bonding.


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A Thorough But Understandable Introduction To Molecular Symmetry And Group Theory As Applied To Chemical Problems! In a friendly, easy-to-understand style, this new book invites the reader to discover by example the power of symmetry arguments for understanding theoretical problems in chemistry. The author shows the evolution of ideas and demonstrates the centrality of symmetry and group theory to a complete understanding of the theory of structure and bonding. Plus, the book offers explicit demonstrations of the most effective techniques for applying group theory to chemical problems, including the tabular method of reducing representations and the use of group-subgroup relationships for dealing with infinite-order groups. Also Available From Wiley:Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry, 3/E, by Bodie E. Douglas, Darl H. McDaniel, and John J. Alexander 0-471-62978-2Basic Inorganic Chemistry, 3/E, by F. Albert Cotton, Paul Gaus, and Geoffrey Wilkinson 0-471-50532-3


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Frustrated at the lack of materials for his junior-senior course in inorganic chemistry, Carter (chemistry, U. of Massachusetts- Boston) developed his own textbook over several years of drafts and refinement. He introduces molecular symmetry and group theory as they apply to inorganic chemical problems, emphasizing the meaning and chemical significance of the mathematics rather than rigorous derivation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.


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