A consulting engineer who runs training and education programs in eastern Europe, the US, and elsewhere, Cheremisinoff offers a reference on the nature, manufacture, structure, properties, processing, and applications of commercially available polymers. He describes the physical properties and applications of the materials in terms of the theory, chemistry, and manufacturing constraints that apply to them, thereby allowing scientists to understand the commercial implications of their work, and providing a theoretical background to polymer technologists, engineers, and designers.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR -Provides a comprehensive overview of commercially available polymers -Offers a unique mix of theory and application -Essential for both scientists and technologists This reference book provides a comprehensive overview of the nature, manufacture, structure, properties, processing, and applications of commercially available polymers.