Whitehouse (engineering science, University of Warwick, UK) covers both the theoretical background and practical applications of surface metrology in this book for manufacturing engineers, mechanical engineers, tribologists, and precision engineers in industry and research. Coverage progresses from identification and separation of surface features to stylus instruments, optical methods, cylindricity, and calibration of instruments. Mathematics has been kept to a minimum, and a glossary is included. The book is appropriate for those in quality management, and for advanced students in manufacturing engineering. Stylus distributes the book in the US. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
