Review: Understanding Materials Science (2nd ed.)

Authors

David M. Tanenbaum, Pomona College

Document Type

Book Review

Department

Physics (Pomona)

Publication Date

6-2006

Keywords

physics, chemisty, engineering, materials science, textbooks, undergraduate

Abstract

This introduction to materials science for engineers examines not only the physical and engineering properties of materials, but also their history, uses, development, and some of the implications of resource depletion, materials substitutions, and so forth. Topics covered include: the stone, copper, bronze, and iron ages; physical properties of metals, ceramics, and plastics; electrical and magnetic properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators; band structure of metals; metallurgy of iron.

Rights Information

©2006 American Association of Physics Teachers

Recommended Citation

Tanenbaum, David M. Review of "Understanding Materials Science (2nd ed.)" by Rolf E. Hummel, in American Journal of Physics, Vol. 74, No. 6 (June 2006), p.559.