The third edition of this book contains authoritative contributions from specialists in the various fields of rheology.

Preface; 1. Rheological behaviour of matter; 2. Structure of matter in relation to its elastic and plastic behaviour and failure; 3. Specific structures and rheological properties; 4. Rheological phenomena; 5. Gases; 6. Simple liquids; 7. Dispersions; 8. Thermoplastic materials with limited elasticity (thermoplastics); 9. Elastomeric materials (rubbers); 10. Fibres; 11. Glasses and glass-ceramic materials; 12. Thermohardening resins; 13. Deformation of crystalline solids; 14. Bakers' dough; 15. Paints and lacquers; 16. Clay; 17. Miscellaneous substances; Index.