It is patently impossible for any individual to read enough of the journal
literature 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 re￾levance to an understanding 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 alerting the chemical community to new stereochemical
developments.