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crons, for discussion of various regions of the infrared spectrum. Almost all commercial instruments now in pro duction feature linear wave number dis play. Very little space is devoted to mod ern, computer-interfaced interferometry, though this is destined for a major role in infrared instrumentation, in this reviewer's opinion. The basic theory of interferometry is presented in the text, however, and this material is clear and thorough. This book will undoubtedly find a place in many analytical spectroscopy laboratories, although the high price will not encourage many individuals to purchase it. As such it will be a valu able reference book, and one which can be highly recommended.
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Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry. Norbert W. Tietz, Ed. xxi + 983 pages. W. B. Saunders Co., W. Washington Sq., Philadelphia Pa. 19105. 1970. $26 Reviewed by Donald S. Young, National institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. 20014
The field of clinical chemistry has now grown to such an extent that neither a single author, nor textbook, can cover it in depth. Tietz attempts to discuss only the basic principles of clinical chemistry in this book and has assembled a distinguished panel of ex perts to do this. Throughout the book he emphasizes the interaction of the biological sciences with the different branches of chemistry—the foundation of clinical chemistry. Tn most chapters a discussion of the biochemistry and clinical significance of compounds is in cluded with the methods for measuring them. The first three chapters are con cerned with the basic principles of measurement which are equally appli cable in analytical and clinical labora tories. For analytical chemists enter ing clinical chemistry this will remind them of the importance of sound ana lytical principles, and for people with different backgrounds these chapters will provide a sound introduction. As with other chapters, a list of compre hensive, relevant texts is included to facilitate greater study. Unlike the editor of many textbooks on clinical chemistry, Tietz has recognized the im pact of mechanization of procedures in the clinical laboratory and Evenson de scribes the principles of the equipment which is used to perform the majority (Continued on page 72A)
