Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to chain molecules -- Step-growth polymerization -- Chain-growth polymerization -- Controlled polymerization -- Copolymers, microstructure, and stereoregularity -- Polymer conformations -- Thermodynamics of polymer solutions -- Light scattering by polymer solutions -- Dynamics of dilute polymer solutions -- Networks, gels, and rubber elasticity -- Linear viscoelasticity -- Glass transition -- Crystalline polymers. "Written by well-established professors in the field, Polymer Chemistry, Second Edition provides a well-rounded examination of polymer properties at the molecular level, focusing on chemical structures and the fundamental principles of polymer synthesis, characterization, and properties. This book offers a logical presentation of topics that can be scaled to meet the needs of introductory as well as more advanced courses in chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering."--Jacket.