Plastics: The Layman's Guide

This book is for anyone interested in plastics. The emphasis is on the uses of plastics and on the multitude of applications in which plastics enrich (or complicate) our lives. Due coverage is given to environmental issues (recycling, the uses of resources, etc.)

Recommended reading for those professionally involved, for those with a general interest in the subject and as a school and university text.

"...this book is packed with information and well worth the cover price. The text is well written and easy to read. The world of plastics is clearly laid out for the reader to explore." Steve Hill, Materials World