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Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses
Although several fine volumes have been published on special topics in glass, Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses is the first book to provide the breadth required of a comprehensive undergraduate textbook. In a clear tutorial style, this volume provides comprehensive coverage of the composition, structure, and properties of inorganic glasses. Designed to serve as the primary text for "glass science" courses at the upper-undergraduate level, this book facilitates learning with a clear discussion of fundamental concepts, chapter-ending problem sets, an emphasis on key ideas, and timely notes on suggested readings. Professor Varshneya has filled a gap in the existing literature by providing a textbook that is uniquely comprehensive while striving always to help the student develop a clear understanding of the fundamentals underlying glass science.
590 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 1993
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March 7, 2022
As an undergraduate student at Alfred University in upstate New York, I always tried to get a “head start” on the upcoming semester by asking my professors which textbooks would be used in my classes that semester. I was especially excited to be signed up to take “Introduction to Glass Science” with Dr. Arun Varshneya, one of the world's foremost glass scientists.
I stopped by Dr. Varshneya’s office in the newly opened Hall of Glass Science at Alfred to enquire about the textbook for his class. He reached over to his bookshelf and pulled a dark green volume off the shelf. The title was embossed in capital letters: FUNDAMENTALS OF INORGANIC GLASSES. Little did I know what a profound impact this book would have on my life. Twenty years later, it is still my go-to reference book for all fundamental aspects of glass science and technology.
I’d like to express my profound gratitude to my glass guru and academic father, Dr. Varshneya, for inviting me to join him as co-author on this third edition of Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses. I will do my best to carry on your tradition of excellence in future editions of the book.
I stopped by Dr. Varshneya’s office in the newly opened Hall of Glass Science at Alfred to enquire about the textbook for his class. He reached over to his bookshelf and pulled a dark green volume off the shelf. The title was embossed in capital letters: FUNDAMENTALS OF INORGANIC GLASSES. Little did I know what a profound impact this book would have on my life. Twenty years later, it is still my go-to reference book for all fundamental aspects of glass science and technology.
I’d like to express my profound gratitude to my glass guru and academic father, Dr. Varshneya, for inviting me to join him as co-author on this third edition of Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses. I will do my best to carry on your tradition of excellence in future editions of the book.
February 27, 2023
As an undergraduate student at Alfred University in upstate New York, I always tried to get a “head start” on the upcoming semester by asking my professors which textbooks would be used in my classes that semester. I was especially excited to be signed up to take “Introduction to Glass Science” with Dr. Arun Varshneya, one of the world's foremost glass scientists.
I stopped by Dr. Varshneya’s office in the newly opened Hall of Glass Science at Alfred to enquire about the textbook for his class. He reached over to his bookshelf and pulled a dark green volume off the shelf. The title was embossed in capital letters: FUNDAMENTALS OF INORGANIC GLASSES. Little did I know what a profound impact this book would have on my life. Twenty years later, it is still my go-to reference book for all fundamental aspects of glass science and technology.
I’d like to express my profound gratitude to my glass guru and academic father, Dr. Varshneya, for inviting me to join him as co-author on this third edition of Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses. I will do my best to carry on your tradition of excellence in future editions of the book.
I stopped by Dr. Varshneya’s office in the newly opened Hall of Glass Science at Alfred to enquire about the textbook for his class. He reached over to his bookshelf and pulled a dark green volume off the shelf. The title was embossed in capital letters: FUNDAMENTALS OF INORGANIC GLASSES. Little did I know what a profound impact this book would have on my life. Twenty years later, it is still my go-to reference book for all fundamental aspects of glass science and technology.
I’d like to express my profound gratitude to my glass guru and academic father, Dr. Varshneya, for inviting me to join him as co-author on this third edition of Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses. I will do my best to carry on your tradition of excellence in future editions of the book.
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