Published in "Galactic and Extragalactic Radio Astronomy", 1988, 2nd edition, eds. G.L. Verschuur and K.I. Kellermann.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Optical Counterparts

Radio Source Properties

Radio Spectra

Energy Considerations

LOW-LUMINOSITY SOURCES

Spiral, Seyfert, and Irregular Galaxies

Elliptical Galaxies

COMPACT SOURCES

Self-Absorption

Inverse Compton Radiation

Polarization

Structure

Variability

Source Dynamics and Superluminal Motion

Relativistic Beaming

EXTENDED SOURCES

Jets, Lobes, and Hot Spots

Jet Physics

SUMMARY

REFERENCES