Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The quiescent phase - theory; 3. The quiescent phase - observations; 4. The outburst phase - theory; 5. The outburst phase - observations; 6. The formation and evolution of symbiotic stars; 7. Epilogue; References; Appendix; Subject Index; Individual Stars.

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Dr Kenyon has researched and assembled here all the existing data for the known symbiotic stars, in which a dwarf star accretes material from its red giant companion.