Molecular symmetry and group theory / Robert L. Carter. Carter, Robert L., 1944- Molecular theory. Symmetry (Physics) Group theory. QD461 .C32 1998 541.22 21 CAM Includes bibliographical references and index. In a friendly, easy-to-understand style, this new book invites the reader to discover by example the power of symmetry arguments for understanding theoretical problems in chemistry. The author shows the evolution of ideas and demonstrates the centrality of symmetry and group theory to a complete understanding of the theory of structure and bonding. Plus, the book offers explicit demonstrations of the most effective techniques for applying group theory to chemical problems, including the tabular method of reducing representations and the use of group-subgroup relationships for dealing with infinite-order groups. New York : J. Wiley, c1998.,c2004. c1998.,c2004. 1998 Text x, 299 p. : eng