This is the first book to appear on the topic of anyons in condensed matter physics, a topic now very fashionable because of its possible relevance to high-temperature superconductivity." Science (USA) "I recommend the book for students and specialists in condensed matter physics or theoretical physics, who might want to experience the freshness and novelty of the fractional statistics concepts." Physics World, 1991 "This timely volume offers a clear introduction to the rudiments of fractional statistics ... provides a thought-provoking refresher course in superfluidity and the quantum mechanics of indistinguishable particles." Physics Today, 1992