Frontiers of Astronomy Science versus Cancer Electrons in Action Power

Abstract

THE four slender volumes listed above are the first issues of a new series which, under the general title of “Sigma Introduction to Science”, aims at raising and satisfying a thirst for scientific knowledge among the general public. The volumes are uniform in format, with that rather dreary -looking make-up to which we have, unfortunately, had to accustom ourselves in this austerity era. Each is illustrated with a set of excellent plates ; and each is priced at 65., which seems rather high, if the publishers are aiming at a really extensive circulation. None presupposes any previous knowledge of the subject, and all are free from mathematical equations, at any rate in the text. (Dr. Daunt, after struggling manfully against the temptation through 141 pages, does eventually succumb so far as to quote Ohm's law in an appendix.)

Frontiers of Astronomy

By Dr. David S. Evans. (Sigma Introduction to Science, 1.) Pp. 175 + 8 plates. (London: Sigma Books, Ltd., 1946.) 6s. net.

Science versus Cancer

By Dr. I. Berenblum. (Sigma Introduction to Science, 2.) Pp. 116 + 8 plates. (London: Sigma Books, Ltd., 1946.) 6s. net.

Electrons in Action

By Dr. J. G. Daunt. (Sigma Introduction to Science, 4.) Pp. 151 + 8 plates. (London: Sigma Books, Ltd., 1946.) 6s. net.

Power

By Dr. Martin Ruhemann. (Sigma Introduction to Science, 5.) Pp. 123 + 8 plates. (London: Sigma Books, Ltd., 1946.) 6s. net.