Ecology of Populations

The study of mammalian growth is basic to the understanding of many biological processes ranging from ovulation to senility. It was with this comprehensive approach in mind that Dr. Cheek and his collaborators compiled a most excellent volume which is primarily a documentation of the work of many investigators pertaining to the physiology, biochemistry and psychology of growth in normal and abnormal children. Many of the chapters have been written as research papers and the data are new and often exciting. It is to Dr. Cheek's credit that this mass of data holds together so beautifully.