This book lives up to the high standard of the Con- temporary Neurology series.It is a sound and diverse exposition of the subject of dementia and despite the numbers of contributors there is very little repetition.A few chapters are padded to give a balanced appear- ance to the book.I have little doubt that it will be standard reading for those training in neurology and psychiatry.Perhaps the only comment might be that the section on normal pressure hydrocephalus might be enlarged as this is a cause of dementia for which treatment is available and occasionally successful.The clinical chapters are complete and sensible, and the other chapters of great interest, even if they are not of immediate practical concern.
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