Abstract
The authors have presented admirably the technical phases of radium and roentgen-ray phenomena. The reader is taken step by step from a simple beginning through the complicated portions in such a way that the subject becomes relatively simple and clear. Each chapter is supplemented by a bibliography which, from its extent, indicates a tremendous amount of preparation through collateral reading. The text indicates scientific ability of the highest order manifested by the results of personal investigations by the authors. The book is divided into two parts, the first portion covering the physical aspects of the subject, and the second part dealing with clinical applications and results. The effects of radiant energy on the various organs and structures of the human body as well as on malignant and nonmalignant cell growth are well covered. Experimental results as to the chemical action, biologic influences and bacterial effects are so thoroughly shown as
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