"Based on the Tenth edition" written on cover page.

Includes glossary.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding -- The Structure of Crystalline Solids -- Imperfections in Solids -- Diffusion -- Mechanical Properties of Metals -- Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms -- Failure -- Phase Diagrams -- Phase Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties -- Electrical Properties -- Thermal Properties -- Magnetic Properties -- Optical Properties -- Environmental and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering -- Appendix A The International System of Units (SI) -- Appendix B Properties of Selected Engineering Materials -- Appendix C Costs and Relative Costs for Selected Engineering Materials -- Appendix D Repeat Unit Structures for Common Polymers -- Appendix E Glass Transition and Melting Temperatures for Common Polymeric Materials -- Glossary -- Answers to Selected Problems -- Index.