Clinical Neurochemistry, Volumes 1 and 2 Edited by Heiman S . Bachelard, George C . Lunt, and C . David Marsden London, Academic, 1986 Volume 1: 268 pp, iIlustrated, $49.50 Volume 2: 196 pp, ilustrated, $45.00 The first volume contains a relatively standard chapter on 'iuntington's disease by Drs Bud and Coyle, followed by an exhaustively long monograph by Drs Harrison and Behan on myasthenia gravis. Volume 2 contains a moderately lengthy chapter on senile dementia by Drs Kellett and Bachelard, followed by a long chapter on clinical features and patho- physiology of demyelinating diseases. The authors are highly respected but one wonders why, in light of the rapid changes that occur in basic science understanding of human disease, hardcover formats and prices between $45 and 50 were cho- sen as vehicles to bring these papers to the reader.

Craniosynostosis: Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management Edited by M . MichaeI Coben, Jr New York, Raven, 1986 624 pp, iIIustrated, S13S. 00 This is a practical volume on the manifestations and manage- ment of craniosynostosis.

Excitatory Amino Acids and Epilepsy: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol 203 Edited by Robert Schruarn and YehaRel Ben-Ari New York, Plenum, 1986 735 pp, iktrated, $105 .OO This volume contains the proceedings of a symposium de- voted to excitatory amino acids and epilepsy held in Septem- ber 1985. The neurophathology of excitatory amino acids is one of the leading areas of interest in the efforts to answer a major question: why do cells exposed to a variety of hyper- physiological or metabolical insults die? In this volume a number of outstanding experts address the question, focus- ing mainly on changes in neurons and, to a lesser degree, on permeability changes in the blood-brain barrier. Curiously, the long neglected but increasingly respected glial cell was not invited to the meeting.

Functional Mapping in Biology and Medicine: Computer Assisted Autoradiography Edited by D. L. McEachron New York, Karger, 1986 278 pp, iktrated This is a well-written, focused monograph that summarizes a workshop on computer assisted autoradiography. Back- ground material covering the theory and practice of auto- radiography is presented in sufficient detail and will serve as an excellent introduction to the subject. Chapters describing the hardware and software of image analysis, quantitative autoradiography, and image analysis work stations of the fu- ture will make this monograph an invaluable addition to the libraries of even those already experienced in these tech- niques.

Head Injuries in the Newborn and Infant Edited by Anthony J. Raimondi, Maurice Choux, and Concaio DiRocco Berlin, Springer-VerIag, 1986 292 pp, illustrated, $46.00

This book describes various aspects of head injuries in new- borns and infants in 19 chapters that are divided generally into prenatal and perinatal problems, damage in early in- fancy, and general outcome.

Kindling, Vol 3 Edited 6y Juhn A. W& New York, Raven, 1986 576 pp, illustrated, $74.00 The book contains the proceedings of a 1985 meeting on the subiect.

Neurofibromatosis: Phenotype, Natural History, and Pathogenesis By Vincent M . Riccardi and June E. Eichner BaItimore, Hopkins, 1986 305 pp, ihstrated, $48.SO The volume thoroughly covers general principles and clinical aspects of neurofibromatosis as it affects various body sys- tems. Pathogenesis, genetics, and management of the disor- der are well discussed but without excessive detail.

Neurological Disorders of Pregnancy Edited by Phillip J . GoldJtein Mount Kisco, Futura, 1986 283 pp, ihtrated, $39.30 Thirteen chapters cover various diseases and conditions as they occur in pregnant women. Three neurologists and a neurosurgeon are numbered among the 19 total authors, and the book's orientation is overwhelmingly clinical.

Neurosurgical Critical Care By Fmont P. Wirth and Robert A. Ratcbeson BaItimre, WiIIiam 6 Wilkitzs, 1987 253 pp, illustrated, $40.00

Ten chapters cover various aspects of organ system physio- logical perturbations, as well as the issues of seizures, brain swelling, multiple trauma, and architecture of the Intensive Care Unit. A good deal of thought and care appears to have gone into the book's preparation.

Perimetry-With and Without Automation By Dough R. A n a h o n St Louis, Mosby, 1987 496 pp, ihtrated The volume goes from elemental to advanced in its presenta- tion of perimetry, and the text is supplemented by informa- tive, often directive diagrams. Numerical perimetry as well as classical tangent screen and bowl projection (Goldmann) techniques are presented. At least on a brief reading, it ap- pears a valuable edition to the neurological library.

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