{"product_id":"materials-for-the-21st-century-david-segal-9780198804079","title":"Materials for the 21st Century","description":"What does cotton candy, which dissolves at the touch, have in common with Kevlar, used for bullet-proof vests? How can our understanding of such materials help us to tackle essential problems of the 21st century? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaterials play a key role in our search for solutions to many pressing issues. They underpin many industries, are critical for the development of consumer goods, are essential components of medical diagnostic techniques, offer hope for the treatment of currently incurable diseases, and provide\u003cbr\u003eanswers to environmental problems. This handbook is a guide to the materials we rely on for the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials for the 21st Century\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a useful resource for undergraduate and high school students preparing for a career in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering, by helping them to identify new areas of interest. It is also an excellent reference for readers interested in learning\u003cbr\u003emore about the diverse range of materials that underlie key aspects of our economy and everyday lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Segal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198804075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198804079\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/25\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2018","brand":"David Segal","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48517275058431,"sku":"9780198804079","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e645f4fa-c9fe-4462-a107-1772d2002d17.jpg?v=1778731065","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/materials-for-the-21st-century-david-segal-9780198804079","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}