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This text...defines the structure and properties of a range of solids on the basis of the local chemical bonding and atomic order present in the material. (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001) To capture the essence of this vast subject in any detail is a difficult undertaking in one single book, but on the whole I believe that the authors have succeeded. (Chemistry in Britain, February 2002) ...a fine addition to the library of material science... Highly recommended... (Choice, Vol. 39, No. 8, April 2002) ...an excellent text for advanced students and an excellent reference for more experienced chemists... Its range of coverage...is certainly unmatched. (Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 80, No. 4, April 2003) ...a wonderful text...strongly recommended... (Materials & Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 17, No. 1, 2002)

This text...defines the structure and properties of a range of solids on the basis of the local chemical bonding and atomic order present in the material. SciTech Book News To capture the essence of this vast subject in any detail is a difficult undertaking in one single book, but on the whole I believe that the authors have succeeded. Chemistry in Britain ... a fine addition to the library of material science.... Highly recommended ... Choice

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JOEL I. GERSTEN, PhD, and FREDERICK W. SMITH, PhD, are professors in the Department of Physics at The City College of the City University of New York.

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