Mental Diseases

elucidate or emphasize. A special feature in the book is chapters II-V, where normal psychological functions are dealt with, as far as possible on a neurological basis, and their disorders considered. In these chapters the author seems to be an ardent materialist, a whole-hearted member of the ranks of the " monists." His concluding remarks in the summary at the end of chapter V are worthy of note so closely are they in accord with the text which forms the basis of Lugaro's work. " The medical student will do well to follow out mental