... solution of the monomer at the beginning and a dilute molecu-lar solution of the various species of the polymer at the conclusion of the reaction.A number of recent papers (see original publication) ... increasing understanding of the mechanistic and, subsequently, kinetic theories. Among these, the Harkins and Smith–Ewart theories are the most prominent and important. The Harkins theory hasalready ... GermanyProf.DrAlexvanHerk Eindhoven University of Technology, Department of Polymer Chemistry, P.O. Box 513,5600 MB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsProf. Brian Vincent University of Bristol, School of Chemistry, ...