Encyclopedia of Biophysics

Reviews / Votes

From the reviews:

"It offers both broad and deep coverage of what the authors do consider to be biophysics. . Encyclopedia is a reference book to be always on hand for reliable answers to non-superficial questions. . Reaction schemes are well illustrated and many structural models are supplied. . Not only scientist with solid background in physics can use this book. Biologist may greatly profit from it, too." (Lubica Lacinová, General Physiology and Biophysics, Vol. 33 (2), 2014)

"A team of 35 editors under the leadership of Roberts has coordinated the contributions of 800 researchers and academics with expertise in areas related to the field. . This encyclopedia provides an excellent resource to various areas, alphabetically ordered and categorized in sections titled 'Systems' and 'Techniques.' . Included are very good illustrative diagrams and illustrations, exhaustive references, definitions, introductions, and summaries. . Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals/practitioners." (N. Sadanand, Choice, Vol. 50 (11), July, 2013)

"This is a comprehensive 5 Volume reference designed to be a handbook for biophysicists, biochemists, and structural biologists with an interest in the current literature and state of the art technology. It will be a good reference for many years to come. . It can be used equally by students in training and academicians at the senior level. . Encyclopedia of Biophysics by Gordon et al. is an outstanding text and reference for all those with interests in the subject." (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, July, 2013)