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Book SynopsisThe view of organic synthesis as a concentrated expression of predictive ability and creative capacity was advocated in the early 1950s. A concise and readable account of the role of synthesis in modern science, Organic Synthesis: The Science Behind the Art presents the general ideology of pursuits in the area of organic synthesis, and examines the methodologies that have evolved in the search for solutions to synthetic problems. This unique book details outstanding achievements of modern organic synthesis, not only for their scientific merits, but also for the aesthetic appeal of the target molecules chosen and the intrinsic beauty of the solutions to the problems posed. By judicious selection of data covering the main areas of synthetic explorations, this book serves to illustrate both the evolution of well-known approaches as well as recently emerged trends most likely to determine the future development of organic synthesis. Special attention is given to the consideration of princi
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"... concise and readable ... particularly recommended for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students ..." * Carbohydrate Polymers, 39 (1999) 85-87 *
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Table of ContentsGoals of an Organic Synthesis; Tactics of Synthesis; Strategy of Synthesis; Molecular Design; Instead of Conclusion; Subject Index.
