Crystals and Life: A Personal Journey - Softcover

Abad-Zapatero, Celerino

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0972077405 ISBN 13: 9780972077408

Publisher: Intl Univ Line, 2002

Synopsis

The book introduces crystallography and the field and applications of structural biology using metaphors from the arts, music, poetry, and architecture. The reader will find a tapestry filled by personal experiences, historical anecdotes, bibliographical snapshots of scientific heroes of the field, and crystallographic concepts illustrated with artistic analogies. All these elements create a concoction that makes crystallography accessible, comprehensible, intriguing, inspiring, and beautiful. The book is divided in sections covering: the basic elements of crystallography, novel technologies, practical applications, and future perspectives. Since crystallography is quintessentially a visual science, the illustrations play a very important role in providing an excellent set of landmarks to guide the reader on this personal journey of discovery.

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Review:

Author aspires to communicate the discoveries and wonders of crystallography in a lively, inspirational and even poetic form. -- Wayne A. Hendrickson Prof., Columbia University

Students will find relief from the dry instruction, professionals will delight in seeing illustrated their bond with the artistic tradition. -- Alexander McPherson Prof., University of California , Irvine

Those familiar with the field and immersed in its day-to-day aspects will see it from a different direction. -- Hans Deisenhofer Nobel Laurate

About this edition

• Publisher: Intl Univ Line
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0972077405
• ISBN 13: 9780972077408
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300