Cho (multidimensional spectroscopy, Korea U.) offers a detailed account of the basic theory underlying two-dimensional vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, then constructs a bridge connecting the formal development of non-linear optical spectroscopy with the application of the theory in the explanation of experimental results. His emphasis overall is on principles rather than practical aspects, though the balance shifts from chapter to chapter. Among his topics are quantum dynamics, third-order response spectroscopy, two-dimensional photon echo spectroscopy, chemical exchange, applications of two-dimensional vibrational spectroscopy, and linear and non-linear optical activity spectroscopy. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)