M. : Science, 1977. — 108 s. The catalytic effect of certain substances on the rate of chemical reactions is one of the most important, but not yet sufficiently studied, phenomena of nature. The book is devoted to the consideration of the theory and practice of catalysis at the modern scientific level. Catalysis is increasingly used in many important industries. The authors write about the historical development of the doctrine of catalysis, about the use of catalysts in production, about their role in biochemical processes. Special attention is paid to kinetics and thermodynamics of chemical reactions involving catalyzing substances. From the editor. From the authors . Interview about catalysis . A little bit about industrial catalysis . Reaction speed . Energy Barrier . The Law of Conservation in a World of Disorder. Passing through the energy barrierWhat's next?Reaction models. The mystery of chemical processes . Proton catalyst"Hot spots" of molecules. What is the least?Homogeneous catalysis. Heterogeneous catalysis