• Provides a thorough understanding of the chemistry and physics of defects, enabling the reader to manipulate them in the engineering of materials.
• Reinforces theoretical concepts by placing emphasis on real world processes and applications.
• Includes two kinds of end-of-chapter problems: multiple choice (to test knowledge of terms and principles) and more extensive exercises and calculations (to build skills and understanding).
• Supplementary material on crystallography and band structure are included in separate appendices.

The second edition of a modern introduction to the chemistry and physics of solids. This textbook takes a unique integrated approach designed to appeal to both science and engineering students.

Review of 1^st edition

-an extremely wide-ranging, useful book that is accessible to anyone with a firm grasp of high school science...this is an outstanding and affordable resource for the lifelong learner or current student.- Choice, 2005

The book provides an introduction to the chemistry and physics of solids that acts as a foundation to courses...

The second edition of a modern introduction to the chemistry and physics of solids. This textbook takes a unique integrated approach designed to appeal to both science and engineering students.

Review of 1^st edition

-an extremely wide-ranging, useful book that is accessible to anyone with a firm grasp of high school science...this is an outstanding and affordable resource for the lifelong learner or current student.- Choice, 2005

The book provides an introduction to the chemistry and physics of solids that acts as a foundation to courses...