This convenient, bench-top manual highlights typical preparative methods for a wide range of polymer types. The Sourcebook emphasizes practical laboratory procedures for a selection of syntheses that are representative of a given class of starting materials and polymerization techniques. The choice of material reflects the extensive industrial experience of the authors, saves on tedious literature searching when planning laboratory procedures, and includes specific laboratory directions that can be used as models for many related preparations. Key Features * Represents a"cookbook"in the best sense of the term * Reflects the practical, industrial experience of the authors in the selection of materials * Includes an extensive section on the methodology of emulsion polymerization * Presents preparative examples that can be used as models for many related syntheses