I should start this review by bluntly stating that the book being reviewed is simply great. Judging either by its clear style, its selection of topics, or its self-contained material, it is an extremely well thought-out, thorough, and completely laudable book in every way. The audience to which this book is addressed is mainly that of upper level undergraduates and first year graduate students, but I believe it will be a delight to read even for more experienced workers in the polymer field. It has a certain beauty and acuity of presentation combined with well thought out argumentation.