Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the solid state : physical properties and processes -- X-ray diffraction -- Spectroscopic characterisation -- Dielectric spectroscopy and thermally stimulated current spectroscopy : use in the characterisation of solid state pharmaceutical systems -- Solid state characterisation of pharmaceuticals -- Calorimetric methods : solution calorimetry -- Vapour sorption for bulk and surface analysis -- Microscopy -- Mechanical properties of pharmaceutical materials -- Particle size assessment -- Computational polymorph prediction -- Patenting of inventions relating to polymorphs -- A 'roadmap' to solid form selection.

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