Dr. A. Mercier. Sections from the central nervous system. -Translated from French. N. Vyrubova, with a preface by prof. V. M. Bekhterev. Published by K. L. Rikker. SPb. 1897. Price 1 r. 40 k

The translation of Dr. Mercier's book is fully justified by the absence in Russian of such a manual, which is devoted to a detailed description of the complex microscopic technique in the study of the central nervous system. Such an essay, in which the most detailed information is collected and all the necessary indications related to the study of the nervous system are collected, seems to be very useful to have at hand for everyone involved in the microscopic anatomy of the brain, and for those who are just starting out, all such guidance is directly necessary, since they details concerning microscopic techniques, from the description and application of the related instruments to the manufacture and processing of the medium. If we keep in mind some of the important features of microscopic technique in the study of the central nervous system and if we take into account all the difficulty and complexity of this study, then it will become even more clear how such a guide is necessary for beginners.