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Author: Arun K. Varshneya
Publisher: Academic Press
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

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Sales Rank: 320019

Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 570
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.5

ISBN: 0127149708
Dewey Decimal Number: 620.144
EAN: 9780127149707

Publication Date: November 4, 1993
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Although several fine volumes have been published on special topics in glass, Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses is the first book to provide the breadth required of a comprehensive undergraduate textbook. In a clear tutorial style, this volume provides comprehensive coverage of the composition, structure, and properties of inorganic glasses. Designed to serve as the primary text for "glass science" courses at the upper-undergraduate level, this book facilitates learning with a clear discussion of fundamental concepts, chapter-ending problem sets, an emphasis on key ideas, and timely notes on suggested readings. Professor Varshneya has filled a gap in the existing literature by providing a textbook that is uniquely comprehensive while striving always to help the student develop a clear understanding of the fundamentals underlying glass science.

Clearly develops fundamental concepts
Provides comprehensive discussion of the composition, structure, and properties of inorganic glasses
Leads the reader through areas where a deeper understanding is needed
Presents necessary mathematics in a readable manner
Introduces numerous and interesting real-world examples that give the reader insight into application of the material covered in the text
Concludes chapters with problem sets and suggested readings to facilitate self-study

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars

An ok book August 30, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book is okay. It is a detailed look into glass science-good for finding specifics about glass without having to search through the journals. But, readers be wary, there are many mistakes amongst these pages. Pay particular caution to derivations and figures-I've had to correct many mistakes the author himself pointed out during lectures. My suggestion for getting the most of the book is to read James Shelby's "Introduction to Glass Science," first for a solid understanding, then delve into the same topic in "Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses." If this is for class good luck!

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Source for Glass Knowledge December 7, 2000
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

This book is an excellent source for anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of inorganic glass. Varshneya takes the time to explain the fundamentals in the beginning chapters, then gives the reader the specific scientific explanations necessary to get a good understanding of glass and glass formation. The explanations are not confusing, and the problems at the end of each of the chapters are a good reinforcement of the concepts. If you are at all interested in glass forming, this book is good place to start.

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