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Introduction to operations research: by C. West Churchman, Russell L. Ackoff and E. Leonard Arnoff. 645 pages, diagrams, 6 × 9 in. New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1957. Price, $12.00

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Publisher
Elsevier Science
Year
1957
Tongue
English
Weight
85 KB
Volume
264
Category
Article
ISSN
0016-0032

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✦ Synopsis

BOOK REVIEWS I59

For many of these toxins, there is no known antidote. However, antivenins for treatment of envenomation by many species of snakes, scorpions and spiders have been prepared by hyperimmunizing horses. A list of those available is presented. Among the many methods of treatment tried and discussed, the neutralization of the toxin by the specific antivenin is the most beneficial. Infection may contribute largely to death from snakebite, therefore antiseptic measures are also necessary.

This fascinating and well organized book presents several challenges. (1) There are many gaps in knowledge concerning animal venoms, such as chemical constituents, their mode of action and physiological effects. When these are filled, a rationale for treatment exists. ( 2) The impression is that some existing snake antivenins could be improved, and as yet some have not been successfully manufactured. (3) "... many of our most valuable drugs are poisons. However, safe and practical medical use is dependent on a thorough knowledge of their chemical structures, toxicities, tolerances, physiological activities, and limitations."

The field of venoms, "one of the most complex dilemmas devised by nature," offers many research problems in many fields of science.

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