Pathology of Tumours of the Nervous System

a subject much discussed in the current literature. There is, on the other hand, a most authoritative and readable review of anaemia in the tropics by Professor Pitney, a subject sadly neglected in the literature generally. Other excellent accounts are those by Dr Weatherall on the abnormal haemoglobins, and by Dr Turpie, McNicol and Douglas on platelets. Dr Hoffbrand has contributed a section on the megaloblastic anaemias and perhaps because of the controversial nature of the subject, is a rather more difficult one to review. The article generally is of more value as a reference one and indeed the bibliography in this and all the sections is verycom prehensive. Generally the book is well compiled and should be an invaluable addition to the specialist bookshelves.