Reactions on Polymers: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute held at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y., U.S.A., July 15-25, 1973

The subject matter of this volume has its roots in the early days of polymer chemistry when gun cotton and Parkesine were first developed. Indeed, its roots can ultimately be traced into anti­ quity, since, in commerce and daily life, man has always carried out reactions on polymers, e. g. in primitive dyeing and tanning operations. In more modern times Prof. Staudinger is commonly acknowledged as the investigator most responsible for the renais­ sance of interest in "polymer analogous" rea...