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What Every Mother Should Know about Her Infants and Young Children by Charles GilmoreKerleyThe American Journal of Nursing, Vol. 17, No. 11 (Aug., 1917), pp. 1142-1143Published by: Lippincott Williams & WilkinsStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3406140 .

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THE ADVENTURE OF DEATH. By Robert W. Mackenna, M.A., M.D. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York and London. Price, $1.50.

This is not such a cheerless subject, treated as it is by Dr. Mackenna, as its title would lead one to think. A reverent attitude, added to his personal experience, makes an interesting book, and one is left with the feeling that fear of death is unnecessary and cowardly. The chapter on euthanasia is brief but convincing. A strong religious belief is held to be the most satisfactory preparation for death, and the author be- lieves that human beings are not utterly annihilated, but that per- sonality survives.

A COMPEND OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. Especially adapted for the use of Medical Students. By Albert Brubaker, A.M., M.D., Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Fourteenth edition with 26 illustrations. P. Blakiston's Son and Company, Phila- delphia. Price, $1.25.

Any book which has reached its fourteenth edition needs but brief mention. In this there has been. elimination of old matter and the introduction of new, which naturally will make it of more value.

INFANT MORTALITY. By Hugh T. Ashby, B.A., M.D., B.C., Cam- bridge. M.R.C.P. (London). University Press, Cambridge. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York. Price, $3.25.

Just how much and when the expectant mother should work, and all the conditions met with in trying to help the poor and weak, have been ably treated in this book. Evidently the same difficulties are encountered in England as in this country, according to the statistics and records of the efforts made to better the lives of the infant popula- tion. Stress is laid on the importance of accurate birth records as a means of determining when the child should be sent to school. The whole subject is sympathetically treated.

WHAT EVERY MOTHER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HER INFANTS AND YOUNG

CHILDREN. By Charles Gilmore Kerley, M.D., Professor of Dis- eases of Children, New York Polyclinic Medical School and Hos- pital. Paul B. Hoeber, New York. Price, 35 cents.

According to its preface of but one paragraph, this brief though complete treatise of an ever interesting subject was prepared at the

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THE ADVENTURE OF DEATH. By Robert W. Mackenna, M.A., M.D. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York and London. Price, $1.50.

This is not such a cheerless subject, treated as it is by Dr. Mackenna, as its title would lead one to think. A reverent attitude, added to his personal experience, makes an interesting book, and one is left with the feeling that fear of death is unnecessary and cowardly. The chapter on euthanasia is brief but convincing. A strong religious belief is held to be the most satisfactory preparation for death, and the author be- lieves that human beings are not utterly annihilated, but that per- sonality survives.

A COMPEND OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. Especially adapted for the use of Medical Students. By Albert Brubaker, A.M., M.D., Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Fourteenth edition with 26 illustrations. P. Blakiston's Son and Company, Phila- delphia. Price, $1.25.

Any book which has reached its fourteenth edition needs but brief mention. In this there has been. elimination of old matter and the introduction of new, which naturally will make it of more value.

INFANT MORTALITY. By Hugh T. Ashby, B.A., M.D., B.C., Cam- bridge. M.R.C.P. (London). University Press, Cambridge. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York. Price, $3.25.

Just how much and when the expectant mother should work, and all the conditions met with in trying to help the poor and weak, have been ably treated in this book. Evidently the same difficulties are encountered in England as in this country, according to the statistics and records of the efforts made to better the lives of the infant popula- tion. Stress is laid on the importance of accurate birth records as a means of determining when the child should be sent to school. The whole subject is sympathetically treated.

WHAT EVERY MOTHER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HER INFANTS AND YOUNG

CHILDREN. By Charles Gilmore Kerley, M.D., Professor of Dis- eases of Children, New York Polyclinic Medical School and Hos- pital. Paul B. Hoeber, New York. Price, 35 cents.

According to its preface of but one paragraph, this brief though complete treatise of an ever interesting subject was prepared at the

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THE ADVENTURE OF DEATH. By Robert W. Mackenna, M.A., M.D. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York and London. Price, $1.50.

This is not such a cheerless subject, treated as it is by Dr. Mackenna, as its title would lead one to think. A reverent attitude, added to his personal experience, makes an interesting book, and one is left with the feeling that fear of death is unnecessary and cowardly. The chapter on euthanasia is brief but convincing. A strong religious belief is held to be the most satisfactory preparation for death, and the author be- lieves that human beings are not utterly annihilated, but that per- sonality survives.

A COMPEND OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. Especially adapted for the use of Medical Students. By Albert Brubaker, A.M., M.D., Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Fourteenth edition with 26 illustrations. P. Blakiston's Son and Company, Phila- delphia. Price, $1.25.

Any book which has reached its fourteenth edition needs but brief mention. In this there has been. elimination of old matter and the introduction of new, which naturally will make it of more value.

INFANT MORTALITY. By Hugh T. Ashby, B.A., M.D., B.C., Cam- bridge. M.R.C.P. (London). University Press, Cambridge. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York. Price, $3.25.

Just how much and when the expectant mother should work, and all the conditions met with in trying to help the poor and weak, have been ably treated in this book. Evidently the same difficulties are encountered in England as in this country, according to the statistics and records of the efforts made to better the lives of the infant popula- tion. Stress is laid on the importance of accurate birth records as a means of determining when the child should be sent to school. The whole subject is sympathetically treated.

WHAT EVERY MOTHER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HER INFANTS AND YOUNG

CHILDREN. By Charles Gilmore Kerley, M.D., Professor of Dis- eases of Children, New York Polyclinic Medical School and Hos- pital. Paul B. Hoeber, New York. Price, 35 cents.

According to its preface of but one paragraph, this brief though complete treatise of an ever interesting subject was prepared at the

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suggestion of a child welfare organization. It gives formulas for the feeding of children up to the age of six years and advice for feeding in later years. There is a chapter on First Aid to the Baby. Directions for recognizing the simple ailments of children, and the treatment of them, instructions for caring for the ears, nose and eyes, and the giving of an enema, are all included in this inexpensive book.

SOCIAL DIAGNOSIS. By Mary E. Richmond, Director of Charity Or- ganization Department Russell Sage Foundation. Russell Sage Foundation, New York. Price, $2.00.

Miss Richmond has written a very extensive and valuable book, which gives the experience and investigations of fifteen years. It would seem that every point which would possibly come up for decision by a public worker, had been considered. It is interesting reading and has much literary merit. As it contains 500 pages, it is of course a large book, but should be made easy of access to nurses and others engaged in public work.

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AS SEEN IN HER PORTRAITS. By Maude E. Seymour Abbott, B.A., M.D. McGill University, Montreal. Fifteen illustrations. Paper cover, $.75. Cloth, $1.00.

This work has an introductory note taken from an address which Dr. Abbott gave before the Harvard Historical Club. It is a brief story of Miss Nightingale's life, which will supply information to many who cannot afford to obtain the copy of her life by Cook, nor to invest in the History of Nursing by Dock and Nutting, which also contains much about her. The proceeds are to be given to the Canadian Red Cross. Those desiring the book should apply directly to Dr. Abbott, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

Books received for review: Reilly's Pocket Medical Dictionary, Thomas Dutton, Peter Reilly, Philadelphia. Physical Exercises for Convalescents, Edward H. Ochsner, M.D., The C. V. Mosby Company. Some Personal Recollections of Dr. Janeway, James Bayard Clark, G. P. Putnam's Sons, $1.00. The Treatment of Emergencies, Hubley R. Owens, M.D., W. B. Saunders Company, $2.00. Hand-book of Anat- omy, James K. Young, M.D., $2.00. Hygiene and Sanitation for Nurses, George M. Price, M.D., $1.75. Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Ed- ward P. Davis, M.D., W. B. Saunders Company, $2.00.

suggestion of a child welfare organization. It gives formulas for the feeding of children up to the age of six years and advice for feeding in later years. There is a chapter on First Aid to the Baby. Directions for recognizing the simple ailments of children, and the treatment of them, instructions for caring for the ears, nose and eyes, and the giving of an enema, are all included in this inexpensive book.

SOCIAL DIAGNOSIS. By Mary E. Richmond, Director of Charity Or- ganization Department Russell Sage Foundation. Russell Sage Foundation, New York. Price, $2.00.

Miss Richmond has written a very extensive and valuable book, which gives the experience and investigations of fifteen years. It would seem that every point which would possibly come up for decision by a public worker, had been considered. It is interesting reading and has much literary merit. As it contains 500 pages, it is of course a large book, but should be made easy of access to nurses and others engaged in public work.

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AS SEEN IN HER PORTRAITS. By Maude E. Seymour Abbott, B.A., M.D. McGill University, Montreal. Fifteen illustrations. Paper cover, $.75. Cloth, $1.00.

This work has an introductory note taken from an address which Dr. Abbott gave before the Harvard Historical Club. It is a brief story of Miss Nightingale's life, which will supply information to many who cannot afford to obtain the copy of her life by Cook, nor to invest in the History of Nursing by Dock and Nutting, which also contains much about her. The proceeds are to be given to the Canadian Red Cross. Those desiring the book should apply directly to Dr. Abbott, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

Books received for review: Reilly's Pocket Medical Dictionary, Thomas Dutton, Peter Reilly, Philadelphia. Physical Exercises for Convalescents, Edward H. Ochsner, M.D., The C. V. Mosby Company. Some Personal Recollections of Dr. Janeway, James Bayard Clark, G. P. Putnam's Sons, $1.00. The Treatment of Emergencies, Hubley R. Owens, M.D., W. B. Saunders Company, $2.00. Hand-book of Anat- omy, James K. Young, M.D., $2.00. Hygiene and Sanitation for Nurses, George M. Price, M.D., $1.75. Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Ed- ward P. Davis, M.D., W. B. Saunders Company, $2.00.

suggestion of a child welfare organization. It gives formulas for the feeding of children up to the age of six years and advice for feeding in later years. There is a chapter on First Aid to the Baby. Directions for recognizing the simple ailments of children, and the treatment of them, instructions for caring for the ears, nose and eyes, and the giving of an enema, are all included in this inexpensive book.

SOCIAL DIAGNOSIS. By Mary E. Richmond, Director of Charity Or- ganization Department Russell Sage Foundation. Russell Sage Foundation, New York. Price, $2.00.

Miss Richmond has written a very extensive and valuable book, which gives the experience and investigations of fifteen years. It would seem that every point which would possibly come up for decision by a public worker, had been considered. It is interesting reading and has much literary merit. As it contains 500 pages, it is of course a large book, but should be made easy of access to nurses and others engaged in public work.

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AS SEEN IN HER PORTRAITS. By Maude E. Seymour Abbott, B.A., M.D. McGill University, Montreal. Fifteen illustrations. Paper cover, $.75. Cloth, $1.00.

This work has an introductory note taken from an address which Dr. Abbott gave before the Harvard Historical Club. It is a brief story of Miss Nightingale's life, which will supply information to many who cannot afford to obtain the copy of her life by Cook, nor to invest in the History of Nursing by Dock and Nutting, which also contains much about her. The proceeds are to be given to the Canadian Red Cross. Those desiring the book should apply directly to Dr. Abbott, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

Books received for review: Reilly's Pocket Medical Dictionary, Thomas Dutton, Peter Reilly, Philadelphia. Physical Exercises for Convalescents, Edward H. Ochsner, M.D., The C. V. Mosby Company. Some Personal Recollections of Dr. Janeway, James Bayard Clark, G. P. Putnam's Sons, $1.00. The Treatment of Emergencies, Hubley R. Owens, M.D., W. B. Saunders Company, $2.00. Hand-book of Anat- omy, James K. Young, M.D., $2.00. Hygiene and Sanitation for Nurses, George M. Price, M.D., $1.75. Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Ed- ward P. Davis, M.D., W. B. Saunders Company, $2.00.

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