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discovering two sub-clusters, the "organic schizophrenic" and the "non-organic schizophrenic" child.The differentiation between these organic and nonorganic types was arrived at independently by thepsychiatric-psychological examinations of the researchstaff and subsequent "blind" neurological examinations by an outside consultant.
The complexity of the family setting of the schizophrenic children was explored through the deviceof a "family adequacy score" and it was found, asanticipated, that the normal children had the mostadequate family, the "organic schizophrenic" childonly somewhat less adequate and the "non-organicschizophrenic" child the least adequate family.
The above describes only the bare bones of theresearch program and hardly does justice to thecare, precision and thought expended in a studywhich, if it does not add anything essentiaIly new,is a useful addition to the ever widening literaturein childhood psychosis. It will be of some use inthe diagnostic approach by the non-psychiatric physician to that most awesome and complex phenomenon known as childhood schizophrenia. One onlyhopes that further reports from this research program will offer more therapeutic rather than diagnostic formulation. It would also be very worthwhile to have available some data differentiating"organic schizophrenic" children from other organicbrain syndromes in childhood.
DANTE A. SANTORA
(Senior Clinical Psychologist,Plattsburgh Child Guidance Clinic,
Plattsburgh, New York)
OF TIME, WORK AND LEISURE. By Sebastiande Grazia. 559 pages. New York: Twentieth Century Fund, 1962. $6.00.
The author is a political scientist and philosopherwho believes that although work may comfort, support and ennoble a man, it is leisure that perfectshim.
Leisure is not merely time that is not spent inworking. In the ancient world, as compared tosociety today, leisure was the primary concern. TheGreek as weIl as the Latin word for work was"un-leisure."
The author notes that in the past century theaverage work week has dropped from 70 hours to39 hours. He mentions the increase in "moonlighting," the taking on of additional work, which cutsdown on free time. In addition to this, travel toand from work, misceIlaneous repairs and gardening,household chores, et cetera, have decimated the supposed increase in leisure time.
The modem pursuit of recreation in its variedforms is contrasted to the ancient ideal of leisureas an opportunity to attain "the highest mental andspiritual development of which one is capable."
This book is recommended to physicians whodeal with patients whose emotional problems stemfrom their over-conscientiousness and inability torelax. Perhaps even the doctor will learn to enjoyhis leisure after his exposure to this unusual book.
W.D.
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THE LAYMAN'S GUIDE TO PSYCHIATRY. ByJames A. Brussel, M.D. 233 pages. New York:Barnes and Noble, 1961. $1.50.
This lucid and most carefuIly written book shouldserve as guide for future medical books for thelayman. Its scope and depth are unusual for booksof this type, as is the author's awareness of the needsof his readers. Most important is that it offers nomagical cures, it is no "do it yourself kit," but offersthe inteIligent reader the established facts.
Psychiatric principles are explained in easily understood language, yet no attempt is made to oversimplify concepts which cannot be simplified. Defense mechanisms, the roots of mental illness, therelation of body and mind, the nature of varioustypes of mental illness are reviewed. An exceptionalhandling is the taking of the patient's history andan unusual chapter on "Love-A Basic Need." Theglossary at the end should prove helpful indeed.
Physicians can recommend this book to theirmore inteIligent patients who seek for an understanding of psychiatry rather than insight into theirown difficulties.
W.D.
UNRESTING CALLS. By R. W. Gerard, M.D. 425pages. Harper Torchbooks, New York: Harper &Brothers, 1961. Paperback.
This is a delightful book! OriginaIly written in1940 and now, happily, reprinted as a paperback, itpresents the basic processes of life in a vivid andunderstandable form.
Beginning with the origin of life, Doctor Gerardleads the reader through protoplasmic chemistry, metabolism, cell structure, growth, embryology andgenetics. All this is done in a style which is bothlucid and exciting, making this a book which isdifficult to put down. One actually seems to feelthe ceaseless activity within his own cells, the dynamic force of existence.
Doctor Gerard has the rare skill of using apt illustrations to illuminate his points. Although written "inan effort to bring to the intelligent layman some appreciation of the nature and status of biology", thisbook will recall to the medical reader a half-forgottenglory and wonder.
LEONARD J. SCIDFF, M.D.
CORRELATIVE NEUROANATOMY AND FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGY. By Joseph G. Chusid,M.D. and Joseph J. McDonald, M.D. 360 pages.Los Altos, Calif.: Lange Medical Publications, 1960.$5.00.
This tenth edition of a classical text has as itsprimary objective "to present simply and clearlysome of the structural and functional features of thenervous system related to problems encountered inclinical neurology." A concise format, replete withcharts, diagrams and photographs enable the authorsto carry out this goal.
The book is divided into four main sections:( 1) the central nervous system, (2) the peripheral
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