Supramolecular chemistry is a central theme not only in chemistry, but in neighboring disciplines including physics and the biological sciences. The author has introduced this notion and has been awarded the Nobel Prize for his achievements in this area. He presents here the concepts, lines of development and perspectives of this highly interdisciplinary and burgeoning field of research.

Topics include:

- molecular recognition
- catalysis and transport processes
- molecular and supramolecular devices
- self-processes

By placing the basic concepts into a broader perspective, the author succeeds in inspiring, stimulating and challenging the creative imagination of his reader.

Content:
Chapter 1 From Molecular to Supramolecular Chemistry (pages 1–9):
Chapter 2 Molecular Recognition (pages 11–30):
Chapter 3 Anion Coordination Chemistry and the Recognition of Anionic Substrates (pages 31–35):
Chapter 4 Coreceptor Molecules and Multiple Recognition (pages 37–53):
Chapter 5 Supramolecular Reactivity and Catalysis (pages 55–67):
Chapter 6 Transport Processes and Carrier Design (pages 69–80):
Chapter 7 From Supermolecules to Supramolecular Assemblies (pages 81–87):
Chapter 8 Molecular and Supramolecular Devices (pages 89–138):
Chapter 9 Self?Processes — Programmed Supramolecular Systems (pages 139–197):
Chapter 10 Perspectives (pages 199–206):