The expanded, updated edition, covering basic theoretical and experimental concepts and an overall view of 13 C spectral characteristics; 13 C methods, results, and applications for aliphatic and aromatic compounds, functional groups, organic intermediates, and organometallic compounds; 13 C nmr of synthetic high-molecular-weight polymers; relaxation processes; applications to natural products and biopolymers; and special methods and applications. Contains over 1,000 references, extensive tables, illustrations, and problems with answers.