Blocks of Tame Representation Type and Related Algebras This monograph studies algebras that are associated to blocks of tame representation type. Over the past few years a range of new results have been obtained and a comprehensive account of these is provided here to gether with some new proofs of known results. Some general theory of algebras is also presented as a means of understanding the subject. The book is addressed to researchers and graduate students interested in the links between representations of finite dimensional algebras and modular group representation theory. The basic properties of modules and finite dimensional algebras are assumed known