MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT April 1965 - March 1966

THIS book gives the proceedings of a conference held at the John Hopkins Hospital in May, 1965, under the chairmanship of Professor Allan C. Barnes. In his main introduction Professor Barnes asks the conference "to consider some of the points at which the science of gynecology and obstetrics impinges most closely on the needs and problems of our society". Among the problems considered were: The population explosion and its control; The quality of the next generation; Marriage counselling; The unmarried mother; The early detection of cancer, etc. Thirteen specialists contributed very interesting papers in their various fields, and the editorial comments of Dr. Barnes enhance their value. As the publishers claim, it is "a book for every thoughtful citizen". J.A.P.