Etiology of Chronic Alcoholism

aspect, so that a composite picture is given. The results are suggestive though not conclusive, nor do the writers make any dogmatic claims for their findings. In the first paper "Research lr> Chronic Alcoholism" a plea is made for further research into the whole problem, especially scientifically controlled studies in the broad social field so that Society may understand the significance ?f alcoholism in the life of the community. In this connection the book points the way to a fruitful approach to the problem and highlights the need for further research on these lines.