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New to This Edition
The following changes have been made to the 13th edition of Modern Carpentry to strengthen
the integrated learning solution and provide up-to-date information on the latest technology. ■
■ New author R. Jack Jones, a professor at Alfred State College, revised this edition for
the modern classroom. Mr. Jones updated content, wrote new features, and supplied
hundreds of new images to help engage students. ■
■ Expanded coverage of green building practices highlight industry trends toward greener
processes. ■
■ A new chapter providing coverage of building envelope and control layers emphasizes
today’s focus on green building practices and provides a proper understanding of how
environmental conditions impact a home. ■
■ Addition of Workplace Skills features that speak directly to the student and discuss soft
skills required for working in the carpentry field. ■
■ Content updated throughout text to incorporate current best practices and changing
codes to ensure students are taught the most up-to-date skills. ■
■ Chapter illustrations have been revised to reflect new technologies. In addition, new
photos were added to complement the content. ■
■ End-of-chapter questions have been revised and updated. Review Questions include
Know and Understand, Apply and Analyze, and Critical Thinking questions that extend
students’ learning and develop higher-order thinking.
New to This Edition
The following changes have been made to the 13th edition of Modern Carpentry to strengthen
the integrated learning solution and provide up-to-date information on the latest technology. ■
■ New author R. Jack Jones, a professor at Alfred State College, revised this edition for
the modern classroom. Mr. Jones updated content, wrote new features, and supplied
hundreds of new images to help engage students. ■
■ Expanded coverage of green building practices highlight industry trends toward greener
processes. ■
■ A new chapter providing coverage of building envelope and control layers emphasizes
today’s focus on green building practices and provides a proper understanding of how
environmental conditions impact a home. ■
■ Addition of Workplace Skills features that speak directly to the student and discuss soft
skills required for working in the carpentry field. ■
■ Content updated throughout text to incorporate current best practices and changing
codes to ensure students are taught the most up-to-date skills. ■
■ Chapter illustrations have been revised to reflect new technologies. In addition, new
photos were added to complement the content. ■
■ End-of-chapter questions have been revised and updated. Review Questions include
Know and Understand, Apply and Analyze, and Critical Thinking questions that extend
students’ learning and develop higher-order thinking.