title: Structural chemistry and the local charge picture of copper oxide superconductors.
abstract: The crystal structures of the known copper oxide superconductors are described, with particular emphasis on the manner in which they fall into structural families. The local charge picture, a framework for understanding the influence of chemical composition, stoichiometry, and doping on the electrical properties of complex structures, is also described.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Cava