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Citation: Shangda Jiang, Jian Xue, Zhiyong Fu, Junlong Zhang, Jie Zheng, Linan Zhou, Bingwu Wang, Zihua Wang, Yingxia Wang, Song Gao. University Chemistry: From Global Perspective to Molecular Level[J]. University Chemistry, ;2025, 40(12): 197-204. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202511029 shu

University Chemistry: From Global Perspective to Molecular Level

Shangda Jiang ¹ ,
Jian Xue ¹ ,
Zhiyong Fu ¹ ,
Junlong Zhang ² ,
Jie Zheng ² ,
Linan Zhou ¹ ,
Bingwu Wang ² ,
Zihua Wang ¹ ,
Yingxia Wang ^2,, ,
Song Gao ^3,,

1.
School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China;
2.
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China;
3.
School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China

Corresponding author: Yingxia Wang, Song Gao,
Received Date: 5 November 2025
Revised Date: 11 November 2025

“University Chemistry: Frontiers and Foundations from a Global and Molecular Perspective” (by James G. Anderson, Professor of Harvard University) is a uniquely comprehensive and substantial introductory textbook for college-level chemistry. The book is organized around the topic of energy in contents, and features in a distinctive chapter structure comprising three integrated components: an opening Framework, Chapter Core, and Case Studies. This framework integrates the physical concepts with the larger contextual vision and the broader real cases, which effectively demonstrates how fundamental chemical concepts play pivotal roles in addressing scientific and technological challenges, and conveys the critical role played by physical science in the solution of unprecedented societal needs and objectives. In addition to the introduction of historical development, the text illuminates the evolution of chemical principles and fundamental concepts through progressive elaboration from qualitative descriptions to quantitative analyses combining with a large of substantive data. This approach may enable students to establish connections between core concepts and broader global contexts from the very beginning, then develop analytical and problem-solving abilities, and cultivate social responsibility. We select several representative examples to show the textbook’s unique approach in presenting the concepts and principles. We are glad to share our insights gained during the translation, and hope our sharing may inspire further discussion. We wish the publication of the Chinese version of the textbook will bring fresh perspectives to university chemistry education and foster the cultivation of innovative students in China.
- University Chemistry,
- Textbook translation,
- Global perspective,
- Molecular level
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