• Offers a fully integrated approach to the study of physical chemistry and biology; lecturers and students alike have a text that is truly tailor-made for their course.
• Strong pedagogical approach emphasises biological perspectives and the link between concepts and practical applications through worked examples, exercises, and problems throughout.
• Every section of the text presents a core physical chemistry concept in tandem with its biological significance; the student is in no doubt as to the relevance of the physical concept to the study of biology.
• All applications and exercises relate directly to life sciences systems, further contextualising the physical chemistry content for life sciences students.
• The presentation of maths, and calculus in particular, covers only the essentials and each mathematical step is carefully justified, in order to build the students' confidence in the mathematical concepts underlying the subject.
• Research-based newly developed structure emphasising in topics and providing a flexible and adaptative approach.
• The highly visual presentation helps student to understand even the most complex concepts.

New to this Edition:

• Two new highly experienced biologists brought on to reinforce the application of physical chemistry concepts in biological contexts.
• Significant re-working of the book structure in Topics and Focus to improve digestibility and flexibility.
• New coverage on spectroscopy techniques covering the latest developments and challenges of teaching this topic
• Updated and revised Chemist's toolkits review mathematical and physical concepts to enhance understanding, and to develop both mathematical skills and problem-solving
• Extended coverage of challenging material is provided by the new A deeper look feature
• Newly developed set of exercises, with accompanying solutions manual available for instructors, to provide extra support and teaching resources

       
Molecular assemblies, macromolecules, proteins, nucleic acids: they form a substantial part of all living organisms, from plants to humans. Indeed, they are critical for keeping them alive. But how do they operate? Chemical processes are at the core of life: understanding life means unveiling the physical principles on which it is built.
    
From thermodynamics to molecular interactions, Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences 3rd edition explains how the principles of physical chemistry apply to the processes of life. Offering worked examples and multiple case studies throughout, students are supported to master even the most complex concepts and how they apply in biological contexts, while acquiring key problem-solving and mathematical skills.
    
Directly addressing the main challenges faced by students, its pedagogically rich approach provides an accessible and holistic guide The extended scope of this new edition includes the essential techniques that can be used to characterize biological systems, including biochemical spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, and spectrometry.