The world of atoms: by J. J. G. McCue. 659 pages, illustration, 6 × 9 in. New York, The Ronald Press, 1956. Price, $6.50

History of american technology: by John

History of american technology: by John W. Oliver. 676 pages, 6 × 9 in. New York, The Ronald Press Company, 1956. Price, $6.50

📂 Article 📅 1956 🏛 Elsevier Science 🌐 English ⚖ 202 KB

## BOOK REVIEWS 1.59 avoided; indeed, at the frontiers of expanding knowledge, controversy is most desirable. Contradictory views wil1 therefore sometimes be found here side by side with one another." While this reviewer dislikes the new innovation of a book made up of separate monographs, he fee

The story of pollination: by B. J. D. Me

The story of pollination: by B. J. D. Meeuse. 19 pages, diagrams, illustrations plates, 6 × 9 in.New York, The Ronald Press Co., 1961.Price, $7.50

📂 Article 📅 1962 🏛 Elsevier Science 🌐 English ⚖ 75 KB

The author-scientist tells the story of flower pollination as an adventure. He probes the principles of color vision in animals, the way flowers create their color effects, and the role of the honey guides that lead the pollinators to the hidden nectar. After that follows a wealth of examples of pol

Mechanical vibrations: by Bernard Morril

Mechanical vibrations: by Bernard Morrill. 262 pages, diagrams, 6 × 9 in. New York, The Ronald Press Co., 1957. Price, $6.50

📂 Article 📅 1958 🏛 Elsevier Science 🌐 English ⚖ 168 KB

The chemistry of petrochemicals: by Melv

The chemistry of petrochemicals: by Melvin J. Astle. 267 pages, diagrams, 6 × 9 in. New York, Reinhold Publishing Corp., 1956. Price, $6.50.

✍ Wilbur S. Hall 📂 Article 📅 1957 🏛 Elsevier Science 🌐 English ⚖ 205 KB

Radiation dosimetry: edited by G. J. Hin

Radiation dosimetry: edited by G. J. Hine and G. L. Brownell. 932 pages, illustrations, 6 × 9 in. New York, Academic Press Inc., 1956. Price, $22.00

✍ C.E. Mandeville 📂 Article 📅 1957 🏛 Elsevier Science 🌐 English ⚖ 84 KB

Book REvIEwS [J. F. I. which he is interested. The book is wellillustrated with graphs, photographs and tables. This book, although it is designed specifically for the student, would provide a good reference on the book shelf of any practicing engineer.

Introduction to plasticity: by Aris Phil

Introduction to plasticity: by Aris Phillips. 230 pages, diagrams, 6 × 9 in. New York, The Ronald Press Company, 1956. Price, $7.00

✍ A.O. Bergholm 📂 Article 📅 1956 🏛 Elsevier Science 🌐 English ⚖ 103 KB

## BOOK REVIEWS 1.59 avoided; indeed, at the frontiers of expanding knowledge, controversy is most desirable. Contradictory views wil1 therefore sometimes be found here side by side with one another." While this reviewer dislikes the new innovation of a book made up of separate monographs, he fee