Proceedings of the May 1992 conference at the University of L'Aquila in Italy. Contains 22 papers illustrating the interactions between algebraic geometry and other branches of mathematics. Covers subjects such as algebraic curve theory and surface theory, braid groups, toric varieties, Calabi-Yau three-folds, and enumerative formulas. Of interest to algebraic geometers, theoretical physicists, and advanced graduate students. Lacks an index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR