Macromolecules, Volume 2 Industrial Polymers and Syntheses [Hardcover]

Macromolecules provides a broad survey of the entire subject; integrated representations of chemistry, physics, and technology; precise descriptions and definitions of basic phenomena; and balanced treatments of facts and theory. The book series thus intends to bridge the gap between introductory textbooks and the highly specialized texts and monographs that cover only part of polymer science and technology.
Volume I is concerned with the fundamentals of chemical structure and principles of synthesis of macromolecules: constitution, configuration, conformation, polymerization equilibria, polymerization mechanisms (ionic, coordination, free-radical, step reactions, including solid-state and biochemical polymerizations), polymer reactions, and strategies for defined polymer architectures.
Volume II discusses individual polymers and their industrial syntheses, Volume III the fundamentals of physical structures and properties, and Volume IV the processing and application of polymers as plastics, fibers, elastomers, thickeners, etc.

The world of macromolecules in a nutshell.
VOLUME 2: INDUSTRIAL POLYMERS AND SYNTHESES
Structure and Properties of Polymers
Raw Materials for Polymers
Technical Syntheses
Carbon Chains
Carbon-Oxygen Chains
Polysaccharides
Carbon-Sulfur Chains
Carbon-Nitrogen Chains
Peptides and Proteins
Inorganic PolymersThere is nothing like colleagues' comments to recommend a book:

'The books by Hans-Georg Elias have in the meantime become a brand for quality when it comes to macromolecular chemistry - and this not only because of the competent approach but also because of their high relevance to practice. The books are a must for every lab, even for those only marginally occupied with polymers! Kleben + Dichten Adh?sion

'Polymer Scientists - starting with Pl3.