Textbook of Obstetrics Designed for the Use of Students and Practitioners

A review of an internationally famous textbook, such as the textbook of obstetrics by Stander, may be evaluated better by constructive criticisms than by lauding the numerous merits. Its preeminence as a textbook is well established. Improved visual educational methods and better use of diagrams, illustrations and properly chosen pictures enhance a good text. As is so often the instance, the author has not deleted or abbreviated the text or bibliography. The text proper is composed of 1,214 pages and is-followed by an index of 63 pages. No doubt the colored reproductions should be improved in later editions when better materials are available and there are fewer restrictions. There is little justification for including vomiting of pregnancy under the section on toxemias of pregnancy. There is adequate discussion of causes of abortion and considerable discussion on treatment, but the advice of digital exploration of the uterine cavity in incomplete abortion