A self-contained textbook/reference (equations fully derived, includes exercises) discussing the synthesis, characterization, structure, and mechanical properties of polymers, giving approximately equal emphasis to each of these major topics, and showing the interrelationship of the different aspects in a coherent framework. Substantially revised (first edition, 1981). Paper edition (unseen), $35. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Robert J. Young is a professor of polymer science and technology at the University of Manchester and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. He has published extensively and is listed on ISIHighlyCited.com. His research focuses on the relationships between structure and properties in polymers and composites.
Peter A. Lovell is a professor of polymer science at the University of Manchester. His research and publications focus on aspects of emulsion polymerization and related processes, especially in relation to understanding how to control the chemical structure, morphology and properties of the polymers produced.