Copy of author's previously published article inserted. / Includes bibliographies / vi, 230 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This thesis studies the B-cyclodextrins which are modified at the primary rim to incorporate an additional coordination or hydrophobic recognition site. The natural organic host, cyclodextrin and its chemically modified derivatives, are utilised as hosts for the inclusion of a range of guests. The study contributes to understanding the fundamental factors influencing selectivity of binding and the stability of the complexes formed when a guest is bound essentially at two recognition sites. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Chemistry, 1996