Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 8th Edition 8th Edition

I sold my newer edition and got an older edition (costs less money). This book has great detail and great at explaining things. I am a materials engineer and this is by far my most referenced book for a jumping off point. If you are unclear about something, I would start with this book and it will provide general details. After that, you can use resources that are more focused on a certain subject. I use it to refresh on basic ideas all of the time. This book provides such a strong foundation you would be crazy not to have it on your book shelf for reference if you do anything really materials oriented.

Most engineering books I've come across I can't read due to not knowing the engineering terms they expect you to know beforehand.This is the only book I've actually read and understood in engineering. It explains things well and doesn't use too much professional jargon that material science beginners would have to sort through.Thankful for engineering books like this that actually help me learn and not make me feel lost!!

The book is actually well designed and offers a wonderful coverage at an introductory level. However the rub lies in the material covered through the examinations provided through the text book company. The material technically is in the book, however much like some of the homework sets, the information is contained within captions and side notes.

I used this book for my CHE315 (Materials Science for Chemical Engineers) class. The book complimented the lecture material well. The topics are not covered in very much depth, but that was to be expected based on the need from the course.

Arrived in good shape. The book itself isn't really that impressive. I'm basically using it in an online class that has no prereqs. For this purpose the book seems a bit too advanced. On the other side of the coin, if someone has a chemistry and physics background, I don't they would be overly impressed either. It doesn't show or explain how many of the formulas are derived.

When I was finishing my MatSci undergrad degree, one of my T.A.s was taking his orals for a Ph.D. He passed handily. When asked how he prepared, he said that he studied Callister until he understood *everything*. That about says it all, suitable as an intro text for sophomores, and suitable as an advanced text for grad students.

I got this book for my first materials class, and I find myself coming back to it again and again for other materials classes and other engineering courses in general. It is excellent at giving a good understanding on concepts and is very reader friendly. My favorite textbook I have ever used.

I will never buy a technical book like this online version again. The book may be fine as a turn page book. But a huge hassle to use online. Book itself is OK.