Since it was first published in 1967, the highly regarded Topics in
Stereochemistry series has consistently reflected the state of the
art in the field and provided readers with a coherent framework for
the conceptual, theoretical, and practical aspects of modern
stereochemistry.

With the new series editor, Scott E. Denmark, at the helm, Volume
22 continues to offer important insights into the evolution of
stereochemistry and its future direction. Written by
internationally recognized leaders in their respective fields, this
volume introduces readers to some of the most intensely studied
topics in research laboratories today.

Along with the fundamental principles of chirality, the authors
describe exciting new applications of stereochemistry in synthetic
organic, physical organic, and bioorganic chemistry. They cover
cutting-edge research in areas such as asymmetric catalysis,
reactions with catalytic antibodies, and stereoelectronic control
of organic reactions. In addition, a feature chapter provides a
critical analysis of the concepts of molecular chirality.

Timely and authoritative, Topics in Stereochemistry, Volume 22,
features over 120 illustrations and a cumulative index covering
Volumes 1 through 22. It is an essential resource for organic
chemists involved in synthesis as well as those in the physical and
bioorganic areas of organic chemistry.

Volume 22 relaunches this highly respected series, providing a
timely, valuable reference to the theory and practice of
stereochemistry. Cutting-edge topics include:

* Foundations of molecular and topological chirality.

* Stereoselective reactions with catalytic antibodies.

* Stereoelectronic effects of the group 4 metal substituents in
organic chemistry.

* Asymmetric catalysis with the new class of chiral lanthanoid
complexes.

* Basic principles of the exciting new area of asymmetric
amplification.