Understanding NMR spectroscopy /

Keeler (Selwyn College, UK) intends to teach the reader who knows how to run and interpret experiments using NMR spectroscopy "just exactly what is going on." He sets out to do this without entering into a high level of quantum chemical formality and successfully walks a fine line between obfuscation and oversimplification. His book is not an experimental book or a guide to interpretation. His approach is gradual and the mathematics needed is explained as part of the discussion. Each chapter has exercises to help clarify the material. The writing is quite clear and very well illustrated. The book could be a self-teaching resource but it would best be used with a good teacher to explain things further. The book can be understood by an advanced undergraduate but it is more suitable as a graduate-level work. For college and university libraries. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. M. P. Hanson emeritus, Augustana College (SD)