Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering, Volumes 1-17 + Supplement. Second Edition [Hardcover]

Herman F. Mark (Editor), Norbert Bikales (Editor), Charles G. Overberger (Editor), Georg Menges (Editor), Jacqueline I. Kroschwitz (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471865192 | ISBN-13: 978-0471865193 | Publication Date: January 19, 1990 | Edition: 2

Entirely rewritten, this multi-volume work has been expanded to reflect the vast changes that have occurred in polymer and plastics technology over the past twenty years. There are 17 volumes in all, plus a supplement and index volume. Each volume contains approximately 850 pages, including about 200 tables and 3 000 literature citations. Over 100 new subjects are introduced in the new edition. Coverage includes natural and synthetic polymers, plastics, fibers, elastomers, computer topics and processing. There is a 50% increase in pages devoted to engineering and processing, including CAD/CAM, Robotics and Composites. All computer topics in the second edition are totally new.

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Entirely rewritten, this multi-volume work has been expanded to reflect the vast changes that have occurred in polymer and plastics technology over the past twenty years. Each volume contains approximately 850 pages, including about 200 tables and 3,000 literature citations. Over 100 new subjects are introduced in the new edition. Coverage includes natural and synthetic polymers, plastics, fibers, elastomers, computer topics, and processing. There is a 50% increase in pages devoted to engineering and processing, including CAD/CAM, Robotics and Composites. All computer topics in the Second Edition are totally new.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 16530 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 2 edition (January 19, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471865192
• ISBN-13: 978-0471865193
• Product Dimensions: 21 x 16 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 86 pounds
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