Publisher's Synopsis
Part of a four volume series of courses presented by the Materials Department of the Open University, the text covers materials science in the technological context of making and using materials. It is aimed at those who are new to the subject, but competent in maths and physical science.;The approach of the book is founded on the belief that the behaviour of materials should be studied in a comparative way, and that intelligent use of materials requires a sound appreciation of the strong links between product design, manufacturing processes and materials properties. It encourages the student to use the exercises, objectives and self-assessment questions in order to aid learning.
