Chemistry: Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, 6th Edition (Silberberg)About the AuthorMartin S. Silberberg received a B.S. in Chemistry from the City University of New
York and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Oklahoma. He then accepted a
position as research associate in analytical biochemistry at the Albert Einstein College
of Medicine in New York City, where he developed methods to study neurotransmitter
metabolism in Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders. Following six
years as research associate, Dr. Silberberg joined the faculty of Bard College at Simon’s
Rock, a liberal arts college known for its excellence in teaching small classes of highly
motivated students. As head of the Natural Sciences Major and Director of Premedical
Studies, he taught courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry,
and liberal-arts chemistry. The small class size and close student contact afforded him
insights into how students learn chemistry, where they have difficulties, and what strategies
can help them succeed. Dr. Silberberg decided to apply these insights in a broader
context and established a textbook writing, editing, and consulting company. Before
writing his own texts, he worked as a consulting and development editor on chemistry,
biochemistry, and physics texts for several major college publishers. He resides with his
wife Ruth and son in the Pioneer Valley near Amherst, Massachusetts, where he enjoys
the rich cultural and academic life of the area and relaxes by cooking and singing.
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