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tlahren » Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:32 pm
I would consider this text to be "Bible" of MS data interpretation. However, it is mostly geared towards understanding EI fragmentation pathways and EI spectra. I'm not sure what's different in the newer versions. I think it may contain information on fragmentation in atmospheric ion sources such as ESI or APCI etc. If you are looking to learn the fundamental aspects of MS data interpretation this book is where you should start and the earlier editions should be fine. EI fragmentation and spectra haven't changed since it was invented.
This was the main text used in my graduate MS course I took in grad school. It was a very good book. Every place I have worked has had their own copy of it to reference to for MS interpretation.