Covers major themes in the spectroscopy of baryons and some light mesons and involves limited discussion of baryons in nuclei. All currently operating accelerator facilities and future facilities of the 1990s are reviewed with experimental programmes discussed in detail.

This book covers major themes in the spectroscopy of baryons, some light mesons, and involves some limited discussion of baryons in nuclei. A comprehensive review of theoretical models is included. All currently operating accelerator facilities and future facilities of the 1990s are reviewed, with experimental programs discussed in detail.