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An updated version of a type of book that has been around for some time, viz., it presents basic principles and a description of equipment available to make measurements of physiological parameters. It has the advantages that it is current, compact, and, as part of the discussion, it presents limitations that should be considered when using a particular technique. (Not all previous books have done justice to the latter.) In the first three chapters Cameron discusses basic concepts of pipetting, gases and liquid solutions, and electronic circuitry and measurement. The other 12 chapters cover specific subjects such as individual gases, flows and pressures, components of solutions, radioactivity, and compartment analysis measurements. There are very short end-of-chapter bibliographies, 20 pages of appendixes, and an extensive table of contents. Most readers will profit from reading the book start to finish. If, however, information on a specific type of measurement is sought, a succinct statement covering the theory and limitations of the subject can be obtained easily. The anticipated reader will be an advanced student or research investigator getting background for a course or an experimental study.-H.M. Frankel, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Campus