Rings characterized by (pre)envelopes and (pre)covers of their modulesFootnote^∗

^∗The second author has been partially supported by the D.G.I.C.Y.T. of Spain (PE93-0515-C02-02) and the Oomunidad Autonoma de Murcia (PIB95-61).

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