Food, Fact and Figure

THIS book is beautifully printed and illustrated and in the paper backed edition most acceptable and really excellent value for money. It remains what it has always been a general introduction for the medical practitioner. It has undergone numerous and useful minor changes throughout and in the later part there is new discussion on chromosomal abnormalities and on the genetics of the commoner congenital malformations. The science of genetics has increased in complexity though newer knowledge has sometimes provided clarification. This book is not all easy reading, but it is an authoritative guide through the growing volume of specialized literature, and everywhere it is apparent that the author is well aware of all the practical problems which may arise. The reviewer continues to consider that this, like the previous editions, remains the best book on genetics available to the medical practitioner. J.E.M.