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Summary.The existing models of the low-spin to high-spin transition (spin crossover) are briefly reviewed. Experimental data pointing to a need of new models are displayed. A statistical model with the distribution of the solid-state cooperativeness is outlined. A modeling is shown as well as its application to a spin crossover system [Fe(bzimpy)2](ClO4)20.25H2O. This shows an abrupt spin crossover...