Quantitative Analysis, 4th Edition R. A. Day and A. L. Underwood, PrenticeHall, Englewood Cliffs. NJ, 1980. xi 660 pp. Figs and tables. 18 X 24 cm..$22.50.
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The Fourth Edition of "Quantitative Analysis" by Day and Underwood closely follows the standard fbrmat for "modem" analytical chemistry texts. Following an introductory chapter and the weU-presented chapter on errors and the handling of analytical data are two chapters which present the calculations common to titrimetric and gravimetric methods of analysis. These chapters are followed by a brief overview of equilibria and then separate chapters on acid-base, complex-formation, precipitation, and oxidation-reductio" titration methods. The instrumental methods in the next grouping of chapters include potentiometry; electrolysis; eoulometry; polarography; UVVIS absorption and fluroescence spectroscopy; liquid-liquid extraction; gas chromatography; and liquid chromatography. The final group of chapters includes discussions on balances. laboratory operations, and a well-written group of labor&ry experiments which are also available separately as a laboratory manual. On the whole the test is well written and is presented at a level suitable far non-ehemistry majors, but, in the opinion of the re. viewer, it lacks sufficient depth and challenge to be used as a text for chemistry maiors. If there is one consistent problem withthe text it can he found at the end of each ehaoter.
the instructor in selecting problems and may help the student identify sections he does not
fully understand, there still >hmld he additional prAlrtn.i in which thc ~tudclllmust selerr t tw plfrrl.m of h a knwrltd~'.nwezsw to answer the problem. Dale H. Karweik Ohio State University Columbus. OH 43210 Spectroscopic Techniques for Organic Chemists James W. Cooper, John Wiley & Sons, NY, 1980. xv f 376 pp. Fig. and tables. 16 X 23.5 cm. $23.50. This book is designed more as a text for an advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate course in organic spectroscopy,than a9 a comprehensive reference. In this respect, the orice. level and d e ~ t hof coveraee, and choice o r -~nhjrcrmatter render i t aplmpriare t o t h r t,i.k. In general, the sppm:wh is mare instrumtnt micnted than must trxtion this subject. The book is divided into ten chapters, covering all of the basic spectroscopic techniques used in structure elucidation. The first two chapters concern infrared spectroscopy, presenting functional group analysis in reasonable detail, with inclusion of experimental techniques. Many spectra are reproduced and twelve compound identification prohlems are given. Detailed (one paragraph) answers to all problems in the text are included in an appendix. Chapters 3 through 6 cover 'H and ISC NMR spectroscopy, clearly the strong point of the book. After a concise introductory chapter and discussion of experimental techniques, the main features of 'H NMR spectra are discussed. Topics include: cou-
.d i n e constants (in some detail). second order "
spectra, virtual coupling, spin decoupling, dynamic processes, and use of lanthanide shift reagents. This is followed by a discussion of individual functional group characteristics and a section on computer calculation (without theory) of 'H NMR spectra. For those having a computer available, an interactive version of the well knownLAOCOON 111 program is included in the appendix. A collection of 14 spectral problems ends the
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('h;gptcr 3 presents a mn-mr~thematical de..mptim of signal averayn:: nnd Fourlet tmndmm tcrhniques at a xrrv und~rstand. ahlr level. 'This is followd hy a goud introduction w 'TN M R soectral intrr~retation in chapter 6. Some embhasis is placed on the quantitative prediction of '3C chemical shifts. The measurement and use of spin-lattice relaxation times are discussed briefly. The chapter ends with 16 spectral problems. Chapter 7 (25 pages of Hiickel MO theory) begins with wave equations and the Schrodinger equation, and progresses to Hackel theory, aromaticity, variation of a and 8,etc. An interactive HMO Droeram (in FOR-
organic spectroscopy, in part because this material usually will be covered in parallel courses. More seriously, students will derive the clear impression that simple HMO theory is suEicient background for UV spedroscopy, an idea long viewed with caution in the spectr-pic community. Electron repulsion and configuration interaction are not discussed; indeed, in enumerating the failinga of Hiickel theory, electron repulsion is not (Continued on page A1061
-Reviewed in this Issue R. A. Day and A. L. Underwood, Qualitative Analysis, 4th Edition James W. Cooper, Spectroscopic Techniques for Organic Chemists E. N. Yeremin. The Foundations of Chemical Kinetics I. S. Scarpa. H C. Kiefer, G. Garmon, and R. Tatum, Editors, Sourcebook on Food and Nutrition, Second Edition Assembly of Mathematical a n d Physical Sciences, National Research Council, Editors, Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories ManfredE. Wolf, Editor, Burger's Medicinal Chemistry, 4th Edition, Part 1. "The Basis of Medicinal Chemistry" John Graham Smith, The Origins and Development of t h e Heavy Chemical Industry in France Alice Kimball Smith and Charles Weiner, Editors, Robert Oppenheimer: Letters And Recollections 1. S. Kulaev, T h e Biochemistry of inorganic Polyphosphates Lawrence Badash. Joseph 0.Hirschfeider and Herbert P. Broida, Editors, Reminiscences of Los Alamos, 1943-1945 Titles of Interest New Volumes in Continuing Series
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treatment of traditional chemical kinetics but falls somewhat short an handling certain modern developments in the field during the last ten years. mentioned. These are more advanced topics, hut it does not seem justified to present MO theory in such detail without their inclusion.
electronic transitions in enones are treated quantitatively, but the chapter is otherwise disappointing. Chapter 9 covers mass spectroscopy, providing a reasonably good introduction to the basics of fragmentation pattern interpretation. Twelve spectral prohlems are gwen. The final chapter is a brief introductmn to Raman spectroscopy. As noted above, the appendices contain detailed answers to all problems, as well as two FORTRAN source listmgs. References to more advanced texts.. soectral comnilations, and original literature are given a t the end of each chapter. In summary, the strong point of this teat is its clear and up-to-date chapters on 1H and laC NMR spectroscopy, while chapters on MS and IR are more than adeauate..Am~le problems and their solutions are providkd. Inclusion of computer programs is a n m idea, hut their use will be somewhat limited. Overall, the text has a good mix of theory, instrumental concerns, and spectral interpretation, which should appeal to students and instructors. It probably will not appeal to practicing organic chemists or advanced students, largely because of the availability of more com~rehensivetexts such as that of
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Sourcebook On Food And Nutrition, Second Edition I.S. Scarpa, H. C. Kiefer, G. Garmon, and R. Tatum (Editors), Marquis Academic Media, Chicago. IL. 1980. 484 pp. Figs. and tables. 22 X 28.5 cm. $39.50.
The purpose of this volume is implied in the title. I t attempts t o hring together in a single volume a variety of reprints and some original contributions covering the complexity and range of current nutrition and food-related issues. The articles, ahout 100 in all, in 8 general categories, are summaries of current thought, governmental agency puhlications, and position papers of appropriate groups or associations. Some articles are extensively referenced, others have few or no references. Part 1, colorfully hut not informatively called "Setting the Table" includes a discussion of find& of the extent and effect of malnutrition on the American populace. The Report of the Senate Select Committee on Food and Nutrition entitled "Dietary Goals for the United States" is included, but a recent rebuttal, "Toward Healthful Diets," is not. Diets meeting the criteria of the dietary goals are outlined. This section also includes the benefit-risk concept of food technology, income effects on food spending, maximizing the consumer's food dollar, labeling, and cost considerations of convenience foods. Part 2, "Balancing the Nutrients," iden-
cular disease and an opposingopinion ahout dietary cholesterol are represented. The association between dietary salt and hypertension is described. Three areas of interaction between nutrition and cancer are delineated. Diabetes. hwerelvcemia and its treatment
Also prefient in this section are topical papers on caffeine, alcohol, drugs, food-drug interactions, and dental health. Part 6, "Bringing Food To The Table," examines concerns shout modern food technology: food additives, destruction of nutrients hy processing, food-borne disease, toxicological assessment of foods and environmental contaminants. Safe home food preparation and canning techniques are also detailed. Part 7, "Regulating Food Safety," identifies food laws and agencies charged with maintaining the law. Food labeling requirements are described. Federal programs to improve food availability t o families and children such as Food Stamp8 are outlined. In the last part, "Aligning the Professionals." the demand for reeistered dietitians is
gwen. The Sourcehook succeeds in organizing articles representative of the diversity of nutrition-related topics. In some instances, primarily in the previously unpublished materials, facts are not referenced, cholesterol 15 s a ~ dto have 24 carbons, and the hazards of being 10%overweight are exaggerated. The reliance on summary articles such as
section on UV spectroscopy. Richard P. Johnson Iowa State Universiw Arnes, IA 50011
The Foundations of Chemical Kinetics E. N. Yeremin, Mir Publishers, Moscow. 1979. 423 pp. Figs. and tables. 15 X 22 cm. $11.00.
This text covers the traditional areas of chemical kinetics a t an advanced undergraduate level. As a treatment of these topics, the hook is quite adequate although there are no prohlems and only a few references to current literature. The hook gives essentially no attention to the modern proliferating optical techniques of kinetic analysis, yet the teat does contain some interesting topics not found in typical kinetics hooks. In regard to the latter mint. there is material on the kinetics of &en flowine chemical svstems and
ters on statistical thermodynamics and kinetic theory. These topics, particularly the latter one, are relevant to kinetics, hut they could be skipped over if the students were already exposed to them id a traditional physical chemistry course. The book only gives light treatment to the fundamental theory of kinetics a t the microscopic atomic scale. In summary, the hook gives a solid
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a short form of the U. S. ~ e ~ a r t m eof n tAgriculture nutrient composition tables are given. The National Nutrition Foundation's reports an safety, toxicity, and misuse of Vitamins A, C, D, and E and a consumer~oriented discussion of the use of vitamin supplements are provided. The currently recommended dietary levels of minerals and mineral functions are described. Part 3, "Spanning the Ages," includes nutritional concerns during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and aging. I t also discusses the importance of hreast-feeding, childhood ohesity, the paucity of datalinking food and childhood hyperactivity, anorexia nervosa, and the nutritional susceutibilitv of the aged. Topics related to obesity and treatment occupy Part 4, "Losing Pounds Sensihly." The efficacy of over-the-counter preparations sold for use in weight reduction is questioned. The behavior modification approach to long-term weight control is summarized and a registered dietitian analyzes the nutritional adequacy of eight popular diets. The hazards of the Iow-calorie protein diets are dampented and causes of deaths associated with liquid protein diets are presented. Other papers in this section concern consumer confusion about health or natural foods, vegetarianism, and the scientific status of fiber and disease. Part 5 examines nutrition links with disease. Cholesterol and its role in cardiovas-
issues. One wishes, for example, that Ancel Keys could comment on the health risks of
RoseAnn L. Shorey University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712
Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Assembly of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, National Research Council, (Editors), National Academy Press, Washington DC., 1980. xii 285 pp. Figs. and tables. 21 X 27.5 cm.
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Because of the nature of this review, I have discussed its content with colleagues whom I consider to be expert in matters ~ e r t a i n i n eto chemical safetv and health. None disigreed, hut some suggested that my remarks were expressed with insufficient vigor. This could have been a n important hook, a milestone. With two exceptions, I find it to be neither original in content nor arrangement. This book presents information from many sources hut does not always identify the source adequately, if at all. It is not up to the (Continued on page A1081
