&euaud taz ^Mcdetu An Introduction to Chemistry. A Text book and Laboratory Manual, Into P . Baughman. χ -+- 31 δ pages. W . Β. Saunders Co., West Washington Sq., Philadelphia 5, Pa., 1947. $3.00. T H I S is a m o s t unusual book. I t em braces the introductory aspects of in organic, organic, and biochemistry, al though it omits innumerable things which are vital t o the understanding and appreciation of each. The emphasis throughout appears t o be upon the medi cal aspects of chemistry. I t must be assumed, therefore, that the book is addressed t o those who, in the space of a comparatively short time, must acquire knowledge of these medical aspects. Un fortunately, the author himself makes no committment a s t o whom he i s directing hie discussion, and the reviewer must con fess i n all sincerity that he is still at loss t o know with certainty. Portions of the dis cussion would b e best adapted to a high school text; others are at college level.
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