The long awaited text for 21st century courses in biological inorganic
chemistry is now available. Organized and edited by Ivano Bertini, Harry
Gray, Ed Stiefel, and Joan Valentine, with contributions from many other
world leaders in the field, this all-new book is equally appropriate for
graduate or senior undergraduate courses in bioinorganic chemistry. The
book has been extensively class-tested at Princeton and UCLA, and it
includes tutorials in biology and biochemistry and in inorganic
chemistry to aid students of varying backgrounds. The main text is
divided into two parts. Part A, "Overviews of Biological Inorganic
Chemistry," sets forth the unifying principles of the field. A full
course in bioinorganic chemistry could be based entirely on this
overview section, which is a really a book within a book! Part B,
"Metal-Ion Containing Biological Systems," describes specific classes of
systems in detail. A special feature is the strong connection to the
genomic revolution that has dramatically enhanced our ability to define
the function of gene products in living organisms. Throughout the book,
protein data bank codes are given for structures discussed in the text,
and students are encouraged to learn to use the PDB in their courses and
research. This exciting new book will be a must read for years to come
for all students and researchers interested in the field of biological
inorganic chemistry.
