This volume investigates the critical role of cell membranes in the development and progression of cancer.

This collection of papers, originating from a New York Academy of Sciences conference, likely presents a snapshot of the scientific understanding of cancer cell membranes in the late 1980s. The focus on membranes suggests a detailed, technical exploration of cellular structures and their aberrant behavior in cancerous cells. The authority perspective would likely be that of researchers and clinicians seeking to understand the fundamental biological changes that drive cancer, with implications for future diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.