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The Second Edition of Giant Molecules presents an introductorytextbook on large molecules that exhibit specific physical andbiological properties related to their size, orientation, andenvironment, making this subject accessible to students from highschool to universities. Written by Charles Carraher, author of more than forty books on thesubject, this up-to-date guide presents material in an integratedfashion, marrying fundamentals with illustrative applications. Thetext assumes no previous formal scientific training, and includesnew and updated questions and answers, a glossary of relevantterms, bibliographies, visual aids, and related Web links in everychapter. Giant Molecules, Second Edition will appeal to individualswho have a personal or professional interest in polymers, as wellas to college chemistry and materials science students who studypolymers.