This book is designed to be a central text for young graduate students interested in mass spectrometry as it relates to the 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 - 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