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The present volume treats the symmetries of one-, two- and three- dimensional space groups and point groups in direct space. It thus corresponds to volume one of IT (1935) and to volume one of IT (1952). Not included in volume A are partially periodic groups , like layer, rod and ribbon groups in dimensions higher than three. The treatment is restricted to classical crystallographic groups (groups of rigid motions). All extensions to generalized symmetry , like asymmetric groups, colour groups, symmetry of defect crystals, are beyond the scope of this volume. Compared to its predecessors, this edition has been increased in size. There are three reasons for this: extensive additions and revisions of the data and diagrams in the space-group tables (sections six and seven) which lead to a standard lay-out of two pages per space group; replacement of the introductory text by a series of theoretical sections; and extension of the synoptic tables.

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From the reviews of the fifth edition: <p>.,. The Editor's goal to provide data that are useful for all aspects of crystallography as well as text to satisfy the needs of those interested in the theoretical reasons behind these tables has led to a fruitful combination of tables for practical use in the first part and a high-level textbook in the second. <p>To sum up, ITA is not only the first and the most frequently edited volume in this series of a new generation of crystallographic references, it sets standards for the subject of crystallography in general as a hard' and far-reaching branch of science. Thanks to the availability of this reference, supported by the IUCr, there is nowadays an international consensus on key concepts of crystallography. ITA is a book of symbols relevant for symmetry properties of crystals. While many other books are using the relevant symbols, ITA delivers not only the complete listings but also a comprehensive explanation of the theory behind them and detailed instructions for use. Hence, it is indispensable for people dealing with the symmetry of crystals. (P. Paufler [Acta Cryst. (2004). A60, 641-642] )<br> <p> Since its first appearance in 1983, Volume A of International Tables for Crystallography (hereafter ITA) has served a ~consumersa (TM) of symmetry-group data for about 20 years a ] . ITA is not only the first and the most frequently edited volume in this series of a new generation of crystallographic references, it sets standards for the subject of crystallography in general a ] . I feel personal indebtedness to the Editor and to the other authors of this useful volume and the huge work that has been done. (Peter Paufler, ActaCrystallographica, 2004)

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