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<h2>Acta Crystallographica Section A</h2><h3>Crystal Physics, Diffraction, Theoretical and General Crystallography</h3><h3>0567-7394</h3> <h2>book reviews</h2> Volume 38 Part 6 Page 878 November 1982 <h2> Superionic solids: principles and applications by S. Chandra</h2> A. T. Howe Acta Cryst. (1982). A38, 878 Superionic solids: principles and applications. By S. CHANDRA. Pp. xi + 404. Amsterdam: North Holland, 1981. Price US $78.00, Dfl 160.00. Although the field of superionic conductors, preferably referred to as solid electrolytes or fast ion conductors, has attracted an intense research effort over the last decade or so, a good teaching text was hitherto unavailable. Chandra's book represents, in the first place, a welcome effort to take the reader with little knowledge of solids through a descriptive and well illustrated course to a well rounded understanding of this area. Even for the specialist, the description extends to include comprehensive compilations of up to date data digested ina very satisfying fashion. In the second place, the chapters on Experimental probes and Applications provide a uniquely wide-ranging coverage ideal for those entering the field or diversifying their interests within the field. Finally, there are two chapters which more formally and extensively develop the theoretical description of Ion trans- port in point defect