This is, quite simply, the besttextbook on polymer science I have ever read. Why such strong praise? Because the writing style is colloquialand the whole book screams of the authors' tremendous enthusiasm for the subject. The authors are clearly experienced teachers." - Chemistry in Britain (The Royal Society of Chemistry) "The topics covered are treated in considerable detail and generally with high credibility. [T]he writing style and format are quite accessible to the reader." - Robert Burford, Department of Materials Science, University of NSW in Materials Australia "The book is very strong on experimental techniques (especially spectroscopic techniques) for polymer characterization. Recommended." - Nicholas A. Peppas, School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University "deep and understandable view of specific aspects of the chemistry and physics of polymers." - Revista de Plasticos Modernos (Journal of Modern Plastics)