Understanding Solids: The Science of Materials

By Richard J.D. Tilley

Book Overview

A modern introduction to the subject taking a unique integrated approach designed to appeal to both science and engineering students. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, this book includes numerous up-to-date examples of real materials with relevant applications and a modern treatment of key concepts. The science bias allows this book to be equally accessible to engineers, chemists and physicists. * Carefully structured into self-contained bite-sized chapters to enhance student understanding * Questions have been designed to reinforce the concepts presented * Includes coverage of radioactivity * Relects a rapidly growing field from the science perspective

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470852763
• ISBN13: 9780470852767
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 1.3" x 7.4"