chapter 1 Outline of the Generalized Theory of Capillarity -- chapter 2 Thermodynamics of Simple Axisymmetric Capillary Systems -- chapter 3 Axisymmetric Drop Shape Analysis (ADSA) -- chapter 4 Image Analysis for Axisymmetric Drop Shape Analysis -- chapter 5 Generalization and Advanced Application of Axisymmetric Drop Shape Analysis -- chapter 6 Contact Angle Measurements: General Procedures and Approaches -- chapter 7 Thermodynamic Status of Contact Angles -- chapter 8 Interpretation of Contact Angles -- chapter 9 Contact Angles and Solid Surface Tensions -- chapter 10 Theoretical Approaches for Estimating Solid Liquid Interfacial Tensions -- chapter 11 Wettability and Surface Tension of Particles -- chapter 12 Behavior of Particles at Solidification Fronts -- chapter 13 Line Tension and the Drop Size Dependence of Contact Angles.