Understanding Organic Chemistry: Bridging Fundamental and Advanced Courses

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Ann M. Fabirkiewicz (Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA) John C. Stowell (University of New Orleans, LA)

Understanding Organic Chemistry

Bridging Fundamental and Advanced Courses

Ann M. Fabirkiewicz (Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA), John C. Stowell (University of New Orleans, LA)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
17 October 2025

Chemistry

Provides a clear and cohesive path from fundamentals to advanced organic chemistry

Understanding Organic Chemistry: Bridging Fundamental and Advanced Courses equips students with the conceptual tools and technical knowledge needed to transition confidently from lower-division coursework to upper-level study and research in organic chemistry. By integrating synthetic and physical organic chemistry, this popular textbook helps students understand reaction mechanisms, stereochemical principles, and synthetic strategies in a way that is both rigorous and accessible.

The new fourth edition continues its dual focus on theoretical grounding and hands-on problem-solving, making it ideal for those who want to deepen their command of the subject and begin reading primary research literature with confidence. The text incorporates substantial updates throughout, including contemporary examples from synthetic chemistry, enhanced coverage of chiral catalysts and ene reactions, and newly developed in-text problem sets designed to promote self-guided learning. The chapters are structured around major themes—such as spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and functional group transformations—and include clear, concise explanations followed by extensive end-of-chapter exercises. Select problem answers are now available in the text, with full solutions and teaching materials accessible to instructors through a companion website.

A balanced treatment of synthetic and physical organic chemistry that promotes a deeper conceptual understanding of the subject, Understanding Organic Chemistry:

Introduces modern synthetic topics and recent advances in bond-forming methodologies Provides up-to-date coverage of spectroscopy, functional group transformations, and synthesis design Explains stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms in a clear, structured manner ideal for advanced learners Enables students to critically engage with primary research literature in organic chemistry

With a student-friendly format that supports both coursework and self-directed study, Understanding Organic Chemistry: Bridging Fundamental and Advanced Courses, Fourth Edition, is ideal for junior- and senior-level undergraduates as well as first-year graduate students enrolled in intermediate or advanced organic chemistry courses. It is also a valuable reference for chemistry majors preparing for careers or further study in pharmaceuticals, materials science, or academic research.

By: Ann M. Fabirkiewicz (Randolph College Lynchburg VA), John C. Stowell (University of New Orleans, LA)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 703g
ISBN: 9781394179831
ISBN 10: 1394179839
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 17 October 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ann M. Fabirkiewicz, PhD, is Chair of the Chemistry Department at Randolph College, where she teaches organic and biochemistry and studies antioxidants in foods. She is the author of the third edition of Intermediate Organic Chemistry. John C. Stowell, PhD, was Professor of Chemistry at the University of New Orleans, where he taught and conducted research in synthetic organic chemistry. He authored the first two editions of Intermediate Organic Chemistry and the monograph Carbanions in Organic Synthesis.

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Understanding Organic Chemistry

Bridging Fundamental and Advanced Courses

Ann M. Fabirkiewicz (Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA), John C. Stowell (University of New Orleans, LA)

$207.95

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