This volume presents research papers from a 1988 conference on Algebraic Geometry, focusing on algebraic curves and related varieties. The proceedings compile lectures delivered at the NSF-CBMS Regional Conference held in Sundance, Utah, alongside reports on research conducted during and related to the conference. The collection offers insights into the state of algebraic geometry research in the late 1980s, with contributions from various mathematicians. The papers explore theoretical aspects and applications within the field.

This collection of papers represents a snapshot of algebraic geometry research from 1988, particularly concerning algebraic curves. The contributions likely offer specialized insights for mathematicians working in this area. The focus on a specific conference suggests a collection of advanced topics and potentially foundational work for subsequent research. The compilation serves as a record of scholarly activity and theoretical development within the field at that time.