Secular Evolution of Galaxies

Preface 1. Secular evolution in disk galaxies John Kormendy 2. Galaxy morphology Ronald J. Buta 3. Dynamics of secular evolution James Binney 4. Bars and secular evolution in disk galaxies: theoretical input E. Athanassoula 5. Stellar populations Reynier F. Peletier 6. Star formation rate indicators Daniela Calzetti 7. The evolving interstellar medium Jacqueline van Gorkom 8. Evolution of star formation and gas Nick Z. Scoville 9. Cosmological evolution of galaxies Isaac Shlosman.