Mathematical Stereochemistry

Mathematical Stereochemistry was authored by Shinsaku Fujita and published by De Gruyter in 2015 as part of their growing portfolio in advanced chemical research. This text represents a formal consolidation of Fujita's extensive academic career, which has focused heavily on the application of group theory and combinatorics to the structural study of molecules. It was designed to provide a rigorous, systematic methodology for the classification of stereoisomers, moving beyond traditional qualitative descriptions to offer a purely mathematical framework for chemical symmetry.

The book is situated within the specific tradition of computational chemistry and mathematical crystallography. Fujita aimed to unify disparate approaches to stereoisomerism, such as the Proligand method and the concept of stereoisomeric groups, into a single, cohesive volume for graduate students and researchers. Its design emphasizes mathematical formalism, utilizing specialized notation to define chemical phenomena. Within the scientific community, it is regarded as a niche but essential reference for those specializing in theoretical stereochemistry and the mathematical foundations of molecular structure.