

Author: Evans T.
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISSN: 0250-6335
Source: Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy, Vol.31, Iss.4, 2010-12, pp. : 177-211
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Abstract
In this paper, the present state of knowledge of the carbon stars is discussed. Particular attention is given to issues of classification, evolution, variability, populations in our own and other galaxies, and circumstellar material.
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