Methods in Cancer Research

of some of the preparative techniques available, the author describes a number of problems in molecular biology. The topics are well selected and include the plasma membrane, mitochondria, DNA, bacteria, and bacteriophages. The emphasis is placed on the subject or problem, with concise summaries of the information gained from use of the electron microscope. As a result, the book is informative and the technical aspects are introduced in a more interesting and readable manner than if they were the sole consideration. Each section is accompanied by electron micrographs and drawings of the highest quality. On the basis of the illustrations alone, the book is worth the modest purchase price. Although the techniques cannot be carried out on the basis of the information provided, papers containing further details are cited. This book should be of considerable use in cell biology courses where it may be desirable to provide a brief review of the range of methods and contributions of electron microscopy. As a survey of the applications available, the book should also be of interest to those beginning work with the electron microscope.