Atkins' Physical Chemistry remains the benchmark of achievement for a chemistry degree throughout the world. The judicious choice of topics, the clear writing style of both authors, and the careful exposition of maths, reaffirm the book's position as market leader.

In the eighth edition the authors provide a more compact presentation through the careful restructuring and redistribution of material. The coverage of introductory topics has been streamlined, and later topics rationalized, bringing into sharper focus the scope of the text to mirror the needs of today's students and lecturers.

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  Evolves with every edition to meet the needs of a changing market.
  
  
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  The authors' lucid exposition of the subject within a carefully crafted pedagogical framework, informed by interactions with academics worldwide, ensures that the book both promotes excellence in learning, and offers an authoritative, topical account of physical chemistry.
  
  
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  Enhanced explanation and presentation of mathematical content place emphasis on full understanding of important mathematical principles, without sacrificing depth or rigour of treatment.
  
  
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  An extensive pedagogical framework, which includes Worked Examples, Self-tests, Derivations, Illustrations, Justifications, Notes on good practice, and Commentaries, guides students through the book to facilitate a true understanding of the subject.
  
  
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  'Impacts on' sections show how physical chemistry underpins biology, biochemistry, medicine, nanoscience, and astrophysics, demonstrating to the student its fundamental importance at the forefront of current interdisciplinary research fields.
  
  
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  Online Resource Centre features materials for both lecturers and students, to augment the book, and enhance its value as a teaching and learning resource