The 26 articles of this handbook were selected from the Encyclopedia of polymer science and technology, 3d ed. (also published by Wiley). Each presents a discussion of the state of research of a different aspect of the composition, molar mass, molar mass distribution, structure, morphology, molecular organization, and dynamics that characterize polymers. Addressing methodologies for characterization and analysis, the articles are practical in nature, with detailed descriptions of methods that include atomic force microscopy, chromatography, laser light scattering, nuclear magnetic resonance, and thermal analysis. Each article is illustrated with photos, drawings, and tables, and concludes with a bibliography. Written by scientists at research institutions worldwide, the articles will be of interest to researchers and advanced students in chemistry and engineering and those in the plastics industries. Note that the cover and title page vary: the cover and spine read: Characterization and analysis of polymers. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)