Overview
"Photosynthesis is a biological process that is as complex as it is fundamental. It is a field that spans time scales from the cosmic to the femtosecond, and bridges disciplines from biochemistry to geology. In the last ten years major advances in the field and improved research techniques have further deepened the understanding of the process of photosynthesis." Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis stands as an ideal introduction to this subject. Robert E. Blankenship, a leading authority in photosynthesis research, offers a modern approach to photosynthesis in this accessible and well-illustrated text. The book provides a concise overview of the basic principles of energy storage and the history of the field, then progresses into more advanced topics such as electron transfer pathways, kinetics, genetic mutations, and evolution. Throughout, Blankenship includes an interdisciplinary emphasis that makes this book appealing across fields.Synopsis
Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis stands as an ideal introduction to this subject. Robert Blankenship, a leading authority in photosynthesis research, offers a modern approach to photosynthesis in this accessible and well-illustrated text. The book provides a concise overview of the basic principles of energy storage and the history of the field, then progresses into more advanced topics such as electron transfer pathways, kinetics, genetic manipulations, and evolution. Throughout, Blankenship includes an interdisciplinary emphasis that makes this book appealing across fields.
- Leading authority in Photosynthesis and the the President of the International Society of Photosynthesis Research.
- First authoritative text to enter the market in 10 years.
- Stresses an interdisciplinary approach, which appeals to all science students.
- Emphasizes the recent advances in molecular structures and mechanisms.
- Only text to contain comprehensive coverage of both bacterial and plant photosynthesis.
- Includes the latest insights and research on structural information, improved spectroscopic techniques as well as advances in biochemical and genetic methods.
- Presents the most extensive treatment of the Origin and evolution of photosynthesis.
- Comprehensive appendix, which includes a detailed introduction to the physical basis of photosynthesis, including thermodynamics, kinetics and spectroscopy.
Booknews
Using an interdisciplinary approach, Blankenship (chemistry and biochemistry, Arizona State U.) introduces the basic concepts that underlie the process of photosynthesis. Aimed at undergraduate and beginning graduate students, the text begins with a review of the principles of energy storage. Other topics include evolution, electron transfer pathways, kinetics, and genetic manipulations. The text is accompanied throughout by detailed b&w diagrams. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
From The Critics
Using an interdisciplinary approach, Blankenship (chemistry and biochemistry, Arizona State U.) introduces the basic concepts that underlie the process of photosynthesis. Aimed at undergraduate and beginning graduate students, the text begins with a review of the principles of energy storage. Other topics include evolution, electron transfer pathways, kinetics, and genetic manipulations. The text is accompanied throughout by detailed b&w diagrams. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)From the Publisher
"Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis is an engaging story of some of the cutting edges of science over the past three centuries. You will learn how oxygen was discovered, why plants are green and the sky blue, and how a spectrophotometer works. There were Nobel prizes (total seven, I think) for discoveries in almost every chapter of this book, and probably more to come. Away with academic disciplines. Science at this level is exhilarating, and something everyone should have an opportunity to know and to understand." John F Allen, TRENDS in Plant Science, 2002"[An] excellent text book. I will have no hesitation in recommending it to my students and colleagues alike." James Barber, TRENDS in Biochemical Sciences 2002