Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction William D. Callister
This edition has been updated to include materials, developments, and processes such as advanced polymeric materials, composites, high-energy hard magnetic materials, and optical fibers in communications. The author continues his dedication to student understanding by writing in a clear and concise manner, using terminology that is familiar and not beyond student comprehension. Topics are organized and explained in an approachable manner, so that even instructors who do not have a strong materials background can teach from this text.