This book is designed to be a central text for young graduate students interested in mass spectrometry as it relates to study of protein structure and function as well as proteomics. It is a definite must have work for: - libraries at academic institutions with Master and Graduate programs in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology and Proteomics; - individual laboratories with interests covering these areas; and - libraries and individual laboratories in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. . serves as an essential reference to those working in the field . incorporates the contributions of prominent experts . features comprehensive coverage and a logical structure