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The second set of three chapters covers polymeric materials first, the all-important group of plastic materials, then, second, that specially reinforced group of plastics known as composites, and third, that important group of rubbery polymeric materials known as elastomers. Next come two chapters on the two major groups of nonmetallic, inorganic materials, namely, ceramics and glasses. These are followed by two chapters on finishes, first organic finishes and paints, and second, electrodeposited or electroplated metallic finishes. Following all of the above chapters on specific groups of materials are two chapters on the always critical and often difficult areas of bonding materials. First is a chapter on the joining of plastics, with explanations of the various processes and their trade-offs. Next comes a very practical and useful chapter on the many adhesive bonding materials, techniques, and processes, along with their trade-offs.  The final two chapters in the book are both increasingly important and critical in modern product design applications. First is a chapter on materials testing and reliability, and second is a chapter on material recycling. These are especially important, since they affect not only optimum product design but also environmental and even legal issues. The result of these presentations is an extremely complete and comprehensive single reference text—a must for the desk of anyone involved in product design, development, and application. This Handbook of Materials for Product Design will also be invaluable for every reference library.As will be evident from a review of the subject and author listings, I have had the good fortune to be able to bring together a team of outstanding chapter authors, each with a great depth of experience in his or her field. Together, they offer the reader a base of knowledge as perhaps no other group could. Hence, I would like to give special credit to these authors in this preface. It is my hope and expectation that this Handbook of Materials for Product Design will serve its readers well. Any comments or suggestions will be welcomed.