Organic Reaction Mechanisms
has now clearly established itself as a continuing series. The editors have enlisted the aid of a number of colleagues, which has ensured that the mounting volume of literature is adequately appraised before it is surveyed in print.
Over 3500 references have been culled from the rg68 literature. Many are discussed and the rest are listed. The subject has been dealt with under the same headings as before. Expansion seems to have occurred in the fields of electrophilic aliphatic substitution, radical reactions, and oxidation and reduction. It is noteworthy that each of these chapters covers some organometallic chemistry.
The book has once again appeared promptly, although it would have been even quicker in a softback edition. The inclusion of a cumulative index will make it a suitable reference volume, thereby giving it an additional r61e to its original purpose of "current awareness".
The book is well produced and will be widely read. The slight increase in size from the previous volume hardly seems to warrant a 50% increase in price. At Eg.o, it is now for library purchase only, which is a pity since it is just the sort of book which young researchers should purchase.
E. J. lTOR13ES (Birmingham)
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