<P>The field of encapsulation, especially microencapsulation, is a rapidly growing area of research and product development. <B><I>Applications of Encapsulation and Controlled Release</B></I> offers a broad perspective on a variety of applications and processes, including, up-to-date research, figures, tables, illustrations, and references. Written at a level comprehensible to non-experts, it is a rich source of technical information and current practices in research and industry.</P>