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out a complete revision. Many sections on such important subjects as antenatal supervision, the management of labour with contracted pelvis, cardiac disease complicating pregnancy, foetal asphyxia and the physiology of the sex-cycle have been rewritten and give a clear exposition of the views generally accepted to-day by British obstetricians. The part dealing with the newborn child has been handed over to Dr Tallermann. In rewriting it he has embodied recent work on infant dietetics and gives much useful practical information. The illustrations have been revised. In many instances new figures replace those found in former editions while those retained have been redrawn. A "Guide to further reading" placed at the end of each "part" is to be commended. By way of criticism it is noted that there is no mention of postnatal examination. Also several minor mistakes appear; e.g. on page 4x0, Fig. 247 (b) should read Fig. 246 (c), and in the latter figure the relation of the symphysis pubes to the sacrum is incorrect. As a whole the volume is excellent and can again be confidently recommended.