This text for undergraduates in chemistry and related disciplines explores
organic chemistry as a dynamic and ever-expanding area of science. Fundamental
to the approach taken in this book is the fact that organic chemistry has an
underlying rationale, namely the mechanistic themes that unify the discipline.
With its phenomenal full-colour art programme, the second edition of this text
makes scientific exploration exciting for students. Features: * The book's
full-colour art program lends to an extraordinary visual impact--it includes
over 250 pieces of art created exclusively for the text, as well as a collection
of 46 stereoviews and exceptional photographs. * Chemistry in Action Boxes
illustrate applications of organic