David Packham, Quondam Senior lecturer in Materials Science, University of BathB.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemistry. Diploma in Education. After industrial research with Van Leer, he has worked at Bath where his research include a study of  interfaces and adhesion and crosslink structure and properties of rubber. Also published on the nature of university education and interactions between universities and industry and commerce.Involved in industrial consultancy and research. Some of the research has been funded by industry and by government departments. Member of an EPSRC college and reviewing applications for the research council. Also referees papers for several journals.Has been a member of Senate, Council and Court of the University for many years. Director of Studies for Materials Science and then initial Director of Studies for the Natural Sciences degree for six years.

"...a comprehensive yet very technical treatment of the subject of adhesion..." (E-STREAMS, June 2006) "This book is an excellent reference and source of information for the general practitioner, researcher, and adhesive users...a must have book for the industry. Very highly recommended." (Adhesives & Sealants Newsletter, September 12, 2005) "...provides concise and authoritative articles covering many aspects of the science and technology associated with adhesion and adhesives." (Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine, March 2006) "...an impressive volume...handy and comprehensive..." (MST Newsletter, August 2005) "250 concise and authoritative articles" (Worlds Surface Abstracts Coatings, September 2006)

• Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. Introduction. List of Articles--Alphabetical. List of Articles--Classified. List of Contributors. Handbook Entries. Appendix. Index.

David Packham, Quondam Senior lecturer in Materials Science, University of BathB.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemistry. Diploma in Education. After industrial research with Van Leer, he has worked at Bath where his research include a study of  interfaces and adhesion and crosslink structure and properties of rubber. Also published on the nature of university education and interactions between universities and industry and commerce.Involved in industrial consultancy and research. Some of the research has been funded by industry and by government departments. Member of an EPSRC college and reviewing applications for the research council. Also referees papers for several journals.Has been a member of Senate, Council and Court of the University for many years. Director of Studies for Materials Science and then initial Director of Studies for the Natural Sciences degree for six years.

"...a comprehensive yet very technical treatment of the subject of adhesion..." (E-STREAMS, June 2006) "This book is an excellent reference and source of information for the general practitioner, researcher, and adhesive users...a must have book for the industry. Very highly recommended." (Adhesives & Sealants Newsletter, September 12, 2005) "...provides concise and authoritative articles covering many aspects of the science and technology associated with adhesion and adhesives." (Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine, March 2006) "...an impressive volume...handy and comprehensive..." (MST Newsletter, August 2005) "250 concise and authoritative articles" (Worlds Surface Abstracts Coatings, September 2006)

• Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. Introduction. List of Articles--Alphabetical. List of Articles--Classified. List of Contributors. Handbook Entries. Appendix. Index.