Thermodynamics and Kinetics for the Biological Sciences (Repost)

Gain a working knowledge of thermodynamics and kinetics with aminimum of mathematics-a guide for individuals in the biologicalsciences
An understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics is essential forresearchers investigating molecular phenomena in diversedisciplines, including bioorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry,biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and biology. The use of thesephysical chemistry tools in the biological sciences has explodedover the past fifteen years, but the majority of works onthermodynamics and kinetics require mathematical expertise beyondthat of many researchers in the field. Presenting a highlyaccessible introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics,Thermodynamics and Kinetics for the Biological Sciences employs aminimum of mathematics, assuming only a basic calculus background,while treating a wide range of topics in a logical andeasy-to-follow style. All principles and concepts are clearlyillustrated through the use of relevant applications and examplesfrom the biological sciences, and explanations are further enhancedwith problems and up-to-date references. Written by aworld-renowned authority on biochemical kinetics, this remarkablebook also features an easy-to-understand statistical development ofentropy and a more extensive coverage of chemical kinetics andligand binding to macromolecules than is usually found in books ofthis kind. Readers will acquire a working knowledge ofthermodynamics and kinetics that they can readily apply tobiological systems and use for exploring the scientific literature.