who provided the mechanical /electrical engineering case study. I am also thankful to the fol-
lowing reviewers who offered general and specific comments: Vijaya Chalivendra, University of
Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Yasser Gowayed, Auburn University, Michael Gregg, Virginia Tech,
and Lei Kerr, Miami University.
I would also like to thank the following individuals for graciously providing their insights
for our Student and Professional Profiles sections: Nahid Afsari, Jerry Antonio, Celeste Baine,
Suzelle Barrington, Steve Chapman, Karen Chou, Ming Dong, Duncan Glover, Dominique
Green, Lauren Heine, John Mann, Katie McCullough, and Susan Thomas.
Thank you for considering this book and I hope you enjoy the Fourth Edition.Saeed Moaveni
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