




desertcart.com: Biochemistry: 8601300285948: Voet, Donald, Voet, Judith G.: Books Review: Not an Easy Read, but Worth It - If you're not ready for it, this Biochemistry textbook will hit you like a ton of bricks. The solid walls of text and massive, detailed figures can be very intimidating, making this book not for the faint of heart nor the uninitiated. For basic Biochemistry I would recommend Berg, et. al Biochemistry; it is a bit less daunting and not as heavy. That having been said, for someone who already has a feel for biochemistry this book is incredible. The level of detail here is mind-boggling and for someone who knows the basics they can handle the avalanche of detail and get quickly from the basic info to the more advanced content and really start to appreciate the multi-faceted discipline that is biochemistry. For someone who likes words the text is bulky but well-written, thorough and yet concise. The two authors are clear and provide lots of information but in a clear way. For visual learners, this textbook has no shortage of elaborate and helpful figures bursting with color and detail. More physics-based techniques like Mass Spec. and NMR are only glossed over but for just about everything else from basic cell biology to protein structure to carbohydrate uses to DNA replication there is a lot to be learned here. Recommended, for sure. Review: What Can I Say??? Another perfect edition!!! - If you need to get caught up on modern biochemistry then this is the book to start before foraging through the modern journals. The only complaint as others have pointed out, is that the last 3 chapters are not included and have to be downloaded from the publisher's website, but that is no biggie . You probably won't reference those chapters too much anyway unless you are interested in a specific topic in them but they are shallow compared to the rest of the text. Just start with this book if you are already familiar with biochemistry and need more information. This is a great reference text for a lab or anyone. IF you are new to the whole topic and your teacher is not recommending this book then buy a simpler text like Lehninger's biochemistry which is a decent introduction. This book is way better but it is far more awful to read cover to cover and then be tested over. You really also need the study guide or problem book with this book if you have to use it for a class.
| ASIN | 0470570954 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #174,917 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42 in Biochemistry (Books) #292 in Biology & Life Sciences #391 in Evolution (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (175) |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 2.5 x 11.2 inches |
| Edition | 4th |
| ISBN-10 | 0121822117 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0470570951 |
| Item Weight | 6.65 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 1520 pages |
| Publication date | December 1, 2010 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
T**M
Not an Easy Read, but Worth It
If you're not ready for it, this Biochemistry textbook will hit you like a ton of bricks. The solid walls of text and massive, detailed figures can be very intimidating, making this book not for the faint of heart nor the uninitiated. For basic Biochemistry I would recommend Berg, et. al Biochemistry; it is a bit less daunting and not as heavy. That having been said, for someone who already has a feel for biochemistry this book is incredible. The level of detail here is mind-boggling and for someone who knows the basics they can handle the avalanche of detail and get quickly from the basic info to the more advanced content and really start to appreciate the multi-faceted discipline that is biochemistry. For someone who likes words the text is bulky but well-written, thorough and yet concise. The two authors are clear and provide lots of information but in a clear way. For visual learners, this textbook has no shortage of elaborate and helpful figures bursting with color and detail. More physics-based techniques like Mass Spec. and NMR are only glossed over but for just about everything else from basic cell biology to protein structure to carbohydrate uses to DNA replication there is a lot to be learned here. Recommended, for sure.
C**A
What Can I Say??? Another perfect edition!!!
If you need to get caught up on modern biochemistry then this is the book to start before foraging through the modern journals. The only complaint as others have pointed out, is that the last 3 chapters are not included and have to be downloaded from the publisher's website, but that is no biggie . You probably won't reference those chapters too much anyway unless you are interested in a specific topic in them but they are shallow compared to the rest of the text. Just start with this book if you are already familiar with biochemistry and need more information. This is a great reference text for a lab or anyone. IF you are new to the whole topic and your teacher is not recommending this book then buy a simpler text like Lehninger's biochemistry which is a decent introduction. This book is way better but it is far more awful to read cover to cover and then be tested over. You really also need the study guide or problem book with this book if you have to use it for a class.
V**N
BUY ME, by far one of the best upper division CH/BIO books I’ve read
Book was thick haha, but great shape and best price on the market for sure, couldn’t have been happier. A lot to digest but the material is presented well, if you’re on the fence about buying it, I’d highly suggest it.
S**N
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!
I wanted to get a head start on this subject and after doing a lot of research on biochem textbooks, I settled on this one. I am absolutely delighted with my purchase. It is packed with details and brilliant illustrations. I can't recommend this book enough, it will be a reference for years to come.
G**N
Excellent, But Get Backup!
This is an excellent textbook. The writing is exceptionally clear, the organization is thorough and logical, and the illustrations are often beautiful and are accompanied by detailed captions. The authors make a consistent effort to describe the research which supports current thinking about biochemistry. If there is any flaw in the book, it is that the level of detail is often overwhelming, to the point that you lose sight of the main point of a section. In spite of the book's length, the descriptions of research can sometimes be terse, requiring a lot of re-reading to connect the dots. The text is so long that the last three chapters are not included in the physical book and need to be accessed online. I highly recommend this book, but I would advise getting a backup biochem textbook for those times when you get bogged down in detail. If it's your class text, hopefully your instructor will summarize or skip some of the lengthier sections.
G**Y
words to cost ratio
you are going to get the best words to cost ratio with this book. This considered the holy bible of biochemistry if you plan on doing anything further in biochemistry this'll be good also if you have to flatten counterfeit money this also should be good. Or bludgeoning a suspected robber. Or as a weight set.
S**N
I love it.
I never knew how lost I was in the weird and crazy world we live in until I purchased Biochemistry by Voet and Voet. It really helped me get my life together again. I laughed, I cried, I even closed the book a few times in silent yet angered reflection at my contrasting viewpoints on such things as enzyme kinetics, protein purification, and gene expression. Walking away from this magnificent cover-to-cover cliff-hanging awe-inspiring thriller of a text book I can honestly say I'm a better man now. Good read.
A**.
Great!
This is a great book for molecular biologists. The kindle edition looks nice. It is very convenient to have a digital version of this book, since the printed version is very thick and impossible to carry around.
K**様
This book is very good to put on the seat of chair to increase the height of seat. I read Molecular Biology of the Cell with this book underneath my butt.
A**R
Great book!... And arrived earlier than I expected.
J**G
ce livre est tres bien,un nouvel livre!livraison nickel!j'aime beaucoup!ne pas tres cher! ce livre est tres utile dans le domaine biochimie!
C**S
C'mon - if you're serious about biochemistry you need this book. For me, it could only have been improved with some stereo images on the printed page and a DVD insert for IT extras to enhance the content - we are in the 21st Century, after all. That aside.. this is a book and it's excellent. I would recommend you get this for your A level student considering a pathway into biochemistry. Just referencing this through their A level studies will bring the whole subject alive for them and, hopefully, inspire rather than scare them when they see how much more there is to find out.
M**I
Spedizione e ricevimento dell'oggetto nei tempi previsti. Imballaggio adeguato. Transazione perfetta. Oggetto corrispondente alla descrizione. Un buon testo moderno per contenuti e veste grafica, assai utile per ogni studente del Corso di Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia per studio e consultazione.
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