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The Journal has space for the publication of relatively few book reviews, but will always try to find room for opinions on books with particular reference to Africa or else works which are exceptional accounts of their subject. In addition, the Journal lists newly published books which appear to be worth drawing to the attention of librarians and select readers. Readers are invited to recommend titles that have particularly taken their fancy.

Advice to Reviewers:

Reviewers should bear in mind that the objectives of the book-review section are:

1) to provide a scholarly assessment of newly published books;

2) to interest a general readership in this part of the literature of a subject; and

3) to help scientists and librarians to decide which books to buy.

The article, however short, should be more than an abstract of the contents. Attempt to write around the subject, personalities or ideas involved, at the same time conveying the flavour of the book and including a critical evaluation of how well the author or editors have succeeded in their task.

Please include the following information with the review: Name of book; author(s)/editor(s); number of pages; publisher; city of publication; year of publication; ISBN number; price.