Books Received
February 1983
in “
JAMA
”
TLDR The dermatology book is useful but has some organizational issues.
The document reviewed a dermatology textbook edited by Dr. Maddin and approximately 200 experts, highlighting its utility for nondermatologists seeking specific therapeutic information. The book was divided into two parts: Part 1 covered therapeutic modalities for dermatologic conditions, and Part 2 reviewed therapeutic agents. While the core material was praised for its quality, the book's organization was criticized for inconsistencies, such as arbitrary selection of condition names and improper alphabetical sequencing. Despite these issues, the book was recommended as a practical reference for dermatology residents and nondermatologists.
