(1) Human Physiology (2) Le Problème Physiologique du Sommeil (3) The Chemical Constitution of the Proteins

Abstract

(1) THE important character of Prof. 1. Luciani's text-book was well recognised by English readers when the translation of the first volume made its appearance. The second volume, which has just been issued, confirms this impression. The subject-matter is treated, as a rule, in an interesting way, pros and cons on disputed points are discussed intelligently, and the work of past researchers, though in the main chiefly interesting to the historian, is presented with great fulness and lucidity. The book will prove a valuable asset to the professed physiologist and to the advanced student.

(1) Human Physiology.

By Prof. Luigi Luciani. Translated by Frances A. Welby. Edited by Dr. M. Camis. With a preface by Prof. J. N. Langley, F.R.S. In four volumes. Vol. ii.: Internal Secretion Digestion ExcretionThe Skin. Pp. viii + 558. (London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd., 1913.) Price 18s. net.

(2) Le Problème Physiologique du Sommeil.

By Henri Piéron. Pp. xv + 520. (Paris: Masson et Cie., 1913.) Price 10 francs.

(3) The Chemical Constitution of the Proteins.

By Dr. R. H. A. Plimmer. Part ii.: Synthesis, &c. Second edition. Pp. xii + 107. (London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1913.) Price 3s. 6d. net.