The book "Elements of Materials Science and Engineering" by Van Vlack covers a wide range of topics, including:
Materials science is the study of why materials behave as they do, while materials engineering focuses on how to apply that knowledge to design functional components. Van Vlack emphasizes that technological progress—from the Iron Age to the modern era—is directly linked to our mastery of materials. The book "Elements of Materials Science and Engineering"
Lawrence H. Van Vlack’s Elements of Materials Science and Engineering The book "Elements of Materials Science and Engineering"