Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Concise 3rd ed. by Mark, H. F. (Herman Francis)Call Number: REF TP1110 .E48 2007
ISBN: 0470046104
Publication Date: 2007
The esteemed 12-volume mother set is ten million words; this one-volume distillation is one million words and though big, can fit on a desk. It was created by having professional science writers condense the original work's articles, after which the shortened versions were reviewed by the original authors or their colleagues for accuracy and updated as necessary. Key data, tables, and factual matter are retained, and the coverage remains comprehensive, including every aspect of polymer properties, synthesis, characterization, processing, engineering, test methods, applications, historical perspectives, and economics. Articles are alphabetically arranged, with thorough cross referencing; a keyword index provides further access. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR