Moscow, Science, 1988. - 368 s. The monograph considers the theory of molecular destruction of polymers under the influence of heat, Oxygen , Light, mechanical voltage , electric fields , discussed chemical and structural-physical principles of stabilization of solid polymers , Polymer melts and solutions , Principles of Selecting Stabilizers and Forecasting the Lifetime of Polymer Materials The monograph is devoted to an important section of polymer materials science , associated with improving the quality and long-term preservation of the performance properties of polymeric materials . For physicochemists, polymer specialists, engineers and material scientists.