This text is a good compendium of mechanisms and techniques for determining mechanism. It is very similar in style to Chapters 10 and 11 of Modern Physical Organic Chemistry. It introduces the arrow pushing of the accepted mechanism, with the presentation of concise experimental evidence in support of the accepted mechanism. In addition, the is a chapter introducing basic ideas of bonding, Tools like isotope effects, Hammett plots, etc. are explained at an elementary level. Great for students who have seen an introductory course and would like to learn a little more, possibly in preparation for an intermediate or graduate level class.