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R. Bruce Hoadley
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<p>Robert Bruce Hoadley (1933 – October 15, 2019) was Professor Emeritus of Building and Construction Materials in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the <a href="/facts/University_of_Massachusetts_Amherst/K7tIPJr7">University of Massachusetts Amherst</a>. </p><p>His main research interests were <a href="/facts/Wood_anatomy/JXMPxsda">wood identification</a> and dimensional changes due to wood-moisture relationships. He is known to the general public primarily as the author of popular books on the anatomy, properties and processing of wood, and for his work as a contributing editor and technical consultant for <a href="/facts/Fine_Woodworking/t5DYfSgB">Fine Woodworking</a> magazine. His expertise in wood identification has been utilized in analysis of antique furniture and art objects for Sotheby's and major museums. </p><p>His book <i>Identifying Wood: Accurate results with simple tools</i> is an accessible introduction to the topic, and his <i>Understanding Wood</i> is a comprehensive treatment of wood technology. The first edition of this work sold over 130,000 copies. </p>