Until recently asymmetric reactions were deemed inefficient and limited in scope. However, since 2008 there has been explosive growth in the field, presenting more material than can be considered in a single review.
Pellissier’s monograph, one of the latest titles in the RSC Catalysis series, presents a distinct overview of recent research in a very accessible format. Already a popular title in the series, the book has received glowing reviews in JACS and Chemistry World.