794 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS The last chapter on topical insect repel- lents has very limited application to a dermatologist, but may be of research interest. The book is simple to read but does not get into basic science research questions involved in mechanistic approach to some of the recent drugs, such as nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents, mycophenolic acid. It, does, however, provide the reader with an update and a valuable index that he can utilize in his office practice. Literature references are somewhat limited and, indeed, the most pertinent literature refer- ences have been omitted knowingly or unknowingly. If they were included, it would make the volume more valuable for purposes of archivalization. The book may be useful for the practicing physician, phar- macist and related paramedic personnel, but of limited usefulness to researchers and students.--O. j. LORENZETTI, Ph.D.--Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas. POLLUTION EVALUATION, Environmental Science and Technology Series, Volume 2, William F. Pickering, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1977, 199 pages. Price $16.50 The author has covered an often emotional issue with the hand of a scientist and his publication departs from the recent offering in the pollution and environmental science fields in several areas. It is written for the general scientific community rather than a specific discipline. The book is arranged for a dual purpose. The odd chapters discuss modes of evalu- ating some typical forms of pollution (atmospheric, water, soil, food), along with a generic approach, rather than a discussion of specific methodologies for individual pollutants. The even chapters cover the analytical methods currently used in the field of environmental analysis. The cover- age of the principles of gravimetry, titrime- try, etc., are brief by design nevertheless, the reader can understand the problems facing the analytical chemist trying to measure PPB of a pollutant. The chapter on water quality should prove useful to the cosmetic chemist, as it outlines some of the criteria used in deter- mining water quality. Specific analytical methods are discussed for some of the more important pollutants found in indus- trial waste water. Ample literature references appear throughout the book most of them are three to five years old, which is unfortunate, since much has been published in this field. This volume will serve both the occa- sional reader and those actively involved in the field and is recommended for both individual and company libraries.--GERELD S. RoYE•Chesebrough-Pond's, Inc.

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