This marks the first publieation of the Division of Polymer Chemistry, Ine., Ameriean Chemieal Soeiety, bien- nia1 polymer symposia. This new series will feature new and novel deve10pments in polymer seience and technology as presented at these symposia. This volume reports the proeeeding of the Eighth Bi- ennia1 Polymer Symposium of the Division of Polymer Chem- istry held at Key Biseayne, Florida on November 20 - 24, 1976. It is eoneerned with a number of developments having both scientifie and praetical significance. These inelude polymerie liquid erysta1 systems in the melt and in solu-...