Written by one of the worlds leading researchers and teachers in organic chemistry, this book focuses on the living core of chemistry, organic synthesis. A rational treatment allows an economical presentation of both the theory and the actual procedures for synthetic pathways. Organic Reactions: Simplicity and Logic the students and lecturers ideal companion, provides:a superb overview of organic reactionsa rigorous introduction to the underlying theoretical conceptsinsight into the logic and simplicity underpinning organic synthesisbiographies of, and mini-essays devoted to, great scientists who have shaped chemistry and biochemistryexamples of industrial organic chemistryan easy-to-read, well-written, highly illustrated textan essential learning tool for chemistry, biochemistry and polymer science coursesOrganic Reactions: Simplicity and Logic presents a lucid introduction to organic synthesis which will appeal to students and lecturers in organic, medicinal, pharmaceutical and industrial chemistry as well as biochemistry, polymer and materials science.