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Ball, Philip. Made to Measure: New Materials for the 21st Century. (Illus.) Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1997. vii+458pp. $29.95. 97-4027. ISBN 0-691-02733-1. Index; C.I.P.
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When I first received Made to Measure, by Philip Ball, I fingered through the pages and quickly noticed that the book had a limited number of glossy illustrations. I thought it would be extremely dull and placed it on the edge of my desk, hoping it would go away. Was I ever mistaken! Made to Measure has an appeal that won't let you stop reading once you start. It's a lucky thing that each chapter is self-contained, so there are periodic stopping places for the marathon reader. In this book, Ball has assembled a collection of "snapshots" of material science. His disclaimer states that he cannot cover all subjects in one volume. However, he has identified major and important trends in the development of new materials. Advanced students and scientists of all ages will find the book a fascinating and intellectual work about invention and the craft of making new and exciting materials. I dare anyone to stop reading once they have begun!—Norman B. Smith, Biotek Associates International, Muscatine, IA
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