This first introduction to the rapidly growing field of molecular  magnetism is written with Masters and PhD students in mind, while  postdocs and other newcomers will also find it an extremely useful  guide. 
  Adopting a clear didactic approach, the authors cover the  fundamental concepts, providing many examples and give an overview  of the most important techniques and key applications. Although the  focus is one lanthanide ions, thus reflecting the current research  in the field, the principles and the methods equally apply to other  systems.
  The result is an excellent textbook from both a scientific and  pedagogic point of view.