It is patently impossible for any individual to read enough of the journal lit￾erature so as to be aware of all significant developments that may impinge on his
or her work, particularly in an area such as stereochemistry, which knows no
topical boundaries. Stereochemical investigations may have relevance to an un￾derstanding of a wide range of phenomena and findings irrespective of their
provenance. Because stereochemistry is important in many areas of chemistry,
comprehensive reviews of high quality play a special role in educating and alert￾ing the chemical community to new stereochemical developments.