ТЬе Textbook Series of the Society of Petroleum Engineers was established in 1972 Ьу action of the SPE Board of Directors. Thе Series is intended to ensure availability of high-quality textbooks for use in undergraduate courses in areas clearly identified as being within the petroleum engineering field. Thе work is directed Ьу the Society's Books Committee, оnе of the more than 40 Society-wide standing committees. Members of the Books Committee provide technical evaluation of the book. Below is