* First authoritative one-volume survey of all aspects of modern tin chemistry, appropriate for the specialist and non-specialist alike. * Contains 40 chapters from leading researchers, describing the applications as well as fundamentals * Introductory chapter links together the six main themes: fundamentals in tin chemistry; materials and structural chemistry; medicinal and biocidal applications; tin the environment; tin in organic synthesis ; tin in catalysis * Wide-ranging survey will promote cross-disciplinary interactions * Essential teaching resource for advanced university classes.