'The perfect textbook for students and teachers who want to understand the use of non-destructive acoustic techniques in the evaluation of material properties in general, and phase transitions in particular. Each subject covered in the book is given a rigorous mathematical treatment, accompanied by relevant references. This book will be especially valuable for advanced undergraduate-graduate level students, and for practicing ... Read morescientists.' Ricardo B. Schwarz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US National Academy of Engineering 'We expected a top-quality treatment from Professor Leisure, and we received one. The author shows a keen eye for breadth - depth balance and a critical eye for including all essentials and excluding bothersome details. The book blends basic principles with fresh research topics successfully and Professor Leisure achieves a harmonious, well-integrated, balanced mix of measurement and theory and range of topics. Students will enjoy this easy-reading book and old-hands will want this book on their shelf.' Hassel Ledbetter, Engineering and Applied Sciences College, University of Colorado Advance praise: 'The perfect textbook for students and teachers who want to understand the use of non-destructive acoustic techniques in the evaluation of material properties in general, and phase transitions in particular. Each subject covered in the book is given a rigorous mathematical treatment, accompanied by relevant references. This book will be especially valuable for advanced undergraduate-graduate level students, and for practicing scientists.' Ricardo B. Schwarz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US National Academy of Engineering Advance praise: 'We expected a top-quality treatment from Professor Leisure, and we received one. The author shows a keen eye for breadth - depth balance and a critical eye for including all essentials and excluding bothersome details. The book blends basic principles with fresh research topics successfully and Professor Leisure achieves a harmonious, well-integrated, balanced mix of measurement and theory and range of topics. Students will enjoy this easy-reading book and old-hands will want this book on their shelf.' Hassel Ledbetter, Engineering and Applied Sciences College, University of Colorado Show Less