Overview
Lipid Glossary 2 is a handy reference for a wide range of lipid scientists and technologists, as well as for those involved in the trading of these materials. The major part of the book is the glossary which contains brief and simple definitions, such as the names of fatty acids and lipids, the major oils and fats, terms associated with their analysis, refining, and modification, and the major journals and societies concerned with lipid chemistry. Entries are arranged alphabetically for ease of reference and there are cross-refernces between sections. Many entries have full references to further sources of information. The earlier book A Lipid Glossary (first published by The Oily Press in 1992) has been completely rewritten for this new version. The entries have been extended and increased in number to over 1200. The number of graphics has been raised to over 180. As a consequence, the new book has more than twice as many pages as the old version. Details of the major lipid journals and books on lipids are listed in two appendices.
Full Product Details
Author: F. D. Gunstone (University of St Andrews, UK) ,
B G Herslof (Scotia LipidTechnik AB, Sweden)
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Edition: illustrated edition
Volume: v. 12
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 3.40cm
, Length: 21.50cm
Weight: 0.570kg
ISBN: 9780953194926
ISBN 10: 0953194922
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 12 May 2000
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
The entries are well-written in a lucid and concise style. There is a comprehensive compilation of most common and unusual fatty acids illustrated with well drawn chemical structures. The book provides a good documentation of standard and some unusual organic reactions of fatty acids and triacylglycerols. The book is reasonably priced and is highly recommended as a standard reference for lipid scientists and technologists. <br>-Journal of Food Biochemistry <br>.. .an essential reference book for all lipid scientists, technologists and traders. ...every lipidologist should have one on or near their desk! As would be expected, the definitions are concise and comprehensible, clearly set out and cross-referenced where appropriate. <br>-Food Science and Technology Today <br> 'Lipid Glossary 2' is recommended as a very useful and affordable reference book. ...'Lipid Glossary 2' was developed from the original, published in 1992 and sold out, and is so much expanded that it is virtually a new book. ...The two authors are profoundly learned in the field and have assembled 1200 terms for definition. Entries range from one-liners to half a page or more. ...Wherever necessary, cross-references are given in italics and if they are followed through they lead to a fuller understanding of the term. <br>-Chemistry and Industry <br>.. .you can't fail to be impressed with the new version, 'Lipid Glossary 2'. ....within its terms of reference this book is now nothing less than an excellent desktop companion. ...it should be a first port of call for anybody wanting to find out - or refresh their memory about - the meaning of a term they come across in the oils and fats industry. <br>-Oils and Fats Today <br> All those who have read 'A Lipid Glossary' will be impressed by Lipid Glossary 2. One major feature of this book is that many of the entries are accompanied by key references that are easily accessible from books and journals. The cross references are well organizedc
Author Information
Frank D. Gunstone, Scottish Crop Research Institute, Dundee, Scotland. Bengt G. Herslof, Scotia LipidTechnik AB, Stockholm, Sweden.
