TRANSACTIONS OF THE SYMPOSIUM ON RESEARCH IN LEPROSY

types of professional persons in the prevention of emotional disorder. The final chapter does more to tie together the somewhat scattered elements of the earlier chapters with its presentation of basic units of comprehensive community psychiatry. There is a wealth of interesting and meritorious information in the book. Many professional public health workers will find certain portions instructive; few will peruse the entire contents. Selected portions are recommended reading for professional individuals interested in community mental health programs or their own role in such programs. THOMAS R. HOOD