Theory of permanents 1982–1985

This is a survey of developments in the theory of permanents during the last quadrennium. It is a sequel to the monograph Permanents and the survey article Theory of Permanents 1978–1981. Many of the significant results obtained during the last four years are described in some detail. The current status of the conjectures and unsolved problems listed in previous surveys is described, and new conjectures proposed during the present period are listed. A comprehensive bibliography is appended. together with a list of addenda to previous bibliographies. Each item on either list is followed by an abstract.