In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content:

been a leader in opening up this subject for free discussion and rational debate. He has persuaded many individuals, including me, that abortion should be legalized . The second section of four chapters concerns religious dogma, especially the teachings of the Catholic church, that relates to human ecology. The third section of four chapters challenges the idea that it is of value to man to explore outer space and to make eartliquake predictions. The final section includes five chapters on competition. The focus is on the evidence against the competitive exclusion principle, which holds that "complete competitors cannot coexist." This section closes with a critical review of die debate on ecology between Barry Commoner and Paul R. Ehrlich. Each chapter of the book is heuristic. In my opinion, Hardin is at his best when he examines the subject of abortion. Dwight J. Ingle University of Chicago Ask the Doctor. By Morris Fishbein. New York: David McKay Co., 1973. Pp. 216. $7.95. This book is written for laymen who have questions about their health. The questions are selected from among those which have come to Dr. Fishbein, medical adviser. They concern pain, growth, the skin and hair, care of the child, colds and sore throats, arthritis and related diseases, the gastrointestinal tract, the heart, sex, medical problems of women, cancer, weight control, diabetes, the kidneys, venereal diseases, the eyes, hearing, nervous and mental ailments, allergies, aging, and the effects of drugs. The author explains medical terms and the general nature of common diseases, and gives general advice on the treatment of some ailments when the nature is clearly apparent from the questions. More frequently the author advises the patient on seeking medical examination and care. Other questions and answers concern superstitions or advice on getting out of the hands of a quack. Many laymen will find questions of personal interest to diem and answers which will be helpful in responding to common ailments. Dwight J. Ingle University of Chicago 294 J Book Reviews ...

pdf

Share