BOOK REVIEWS 625 should be of help to everyone con- nected with fats, oils and deter- gents. About the only basic source ma- terial that seems to have been missed is the patent file. Even the specialist will find the book of value as a means of eliminating tedious searching for vaguely remembered published data. Those of us who find it almost impossible to read all the major technical journals in the field can use it to keep track of all important domestic and foreign de- velopments. While the cosmetic chemist will not find anything in this 1955 Yearbook listed under the specific index head "Cosmetics," there are countless articles dealing with cosmetic problems, under such headings as Acetoglycerides, An- tioxidants, Detergents, Emulsions, Fatty Acids, Foam, Lanolin, Per- fuming and Stearic Acid. The ab- stracts are more comprehensive than those included in the usual abstract- ing journals, while the text appar- ently is reproduced by a photo-off- set process from typewritten origi- nals. In short, this reviewer recom- mends this book.--HE•R¾ C. SPEEL. REMINGTON'S PRACTICE OF PHAR- UAC¾, edited by Eric W. Martin and E. Fullerton Cook. Eleventh Edi- tion. Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa. 1956. 1707 pages, 8 X 111/2 inches, illustrated and indexed. Price $18. This is a treatise on the many facets of the practice of pharmacy. The editors were aided by four associates and over 200 assistant editors and contributors. The book is intended for all students of pharmacy whether in selling, com- pounding, manufacturing or re- search. As a user of an edition published several revisions ago, the reviewer marvels at the success of the editors in overhauling the subject matter so completely. What was once four parts is now eleven parts. The entire scope of the book has been widened. Basic data with a strong chemical flavor dominate the work. Natur- ally the USP and NF materials are the ones primarily considered, which is as it should be. As asides only, one feels the chapters on flavors, the pharmacist as an analyst and control in manu- facture pharmacy are very thin, when compared to some others. Incidentally, Fig. 782 appears to be upside down. No typographical mistakes were noted. This is not a book one can carry around easily for it weighs several pounds. But it will be a useful reference for all concerned with drugs and cosmetics--M. G. I)E- NAVARRE. THE PHARMACOLOGICAL BASIS oF THERAPEUTICS, by Louis S. Good- man and Alfred Gilman. The Mac- millan Co., New York 11, N.Y. 1955. 1831 pages, 7 X 101/4 inches, illustrated and indexed. Price $17.50. It is fourteen years since this use- ful text was revised. The present edition reflects the many changes that have taken place during that time. These changes involve some 50 per cent more material. A new section on drugs used in the chemotherapy of neoplastic dis- ease fills a void recognized by the au- thors. A new objective in the pres- entation of material encompasses a "way of thinking about drugs." On page 1036, one does not accept the statement that aluminum hy- droxide exerts its antacid action by forming aluminum chloride with the

626 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS gastric hydrochloric acid in the light of modern knowledge of the be- havior of these two substances in the presence of each other. Nor is there reference to the need of using fresh material as is not believed. While a number of phenols are mentioned as antiseptics on page 1078, and subsequent pages, hexa- chlorophene is the only chlorinated phenol considered. Bithionol, di- chlorophene and PCMC, to mention a few important ones, are not in- cluded. On page 1594, one finds a short but concise discussion of the car- cinogenic action of estrogens. A longer discussion of topical applica- tion would be helpful. Unfortu- nately, Eller and Eller, and Gold- zieher's work with skin applications is not even listed among the refer- ences. A greater consideration to the topical use of hydrocortisone would be helpful, too. These are minor deficiencies if such they be. The test as a whole is well written and should be useful to all students of this complex subject. The low price for so large a book indicates its wide use. This makes it possible for everyone to add it to his library. The authors have written a clear manuscript not filled with a lot of scientific gobbledegook. The pres- entation is indeed exemplary.--M. G. r)EN^v^•t•tE. LES A•ROSOLS, by A. P. Avy. Dunod, Paris VI, France. 1956. 293 pages, 41/•. X 81/•. inches, illus- trated. Price 2700 francs. The aerosols considered here are not the pressure propellent products of commerce but fine particle sus- pensions of a solid or liquid in a gas. The six chapters comprising this book are divided into two major parts. The first considers the gen- eral properties of particles and the second discusses the application studies of aerosols and practical problems. The subject matter seems well conceived and executed. Unfortu- nately, it is not indexed.--M. G. r)EN^v^•t•tE. •'.MULSIONS, MOUSSES, DiTEP. SION, by P. Cot. Dunod, Paris VI, France. 1955. 130 pages, 58/8 X 81/•. inches, illustrated and indexed. This is a small paper-bound book that discusses the factors affecting surface and interfacial phenomena associated with emulsions, foams and detergents. In a nutshell, the material covers the phenomena of surfaces.--M. G. r)ENAVA•t•tE. PI. ANT PHYSlOI. OGY, by Meirion Thomas. Philosophical Library, Inc., New York 16, N.Y. 1956. 692 pages, 51/•. X 81/2 inches, illus- trated and indexed. Price $12. A fourth edition, expanding older material and adding new data as it has developed. Most extensive changes are in chapters dealing with enzymes, respiration and photosyn- thesis. Even isotopic tracers and chromatography as applied to plant physiology are included. The book is printed in England and well made.--M. G. r)EN^v^R•E.