May 5, 1956 | P. A. Egelstaff, L. Harrison Matthews
The passage discusses the challenges faced by compilers due to the rapid increase in data, emphasizing the importance of including measurement methods in tables and graphs. It expresses disappointment that the supplement to the compilation, which includes data from various sources, was not included in the current publication. The supplement is noted as invaluable for those interested in atomic energy. The review concludes by praising the well-presented compilation as essential for anyone working with neutrons and looking forward to future editions.
The second part introduces a textbook on theoretical statistics by Prof. Paul G. Hool, highlighting its revised and improved second edition. The book is praised for its fresh and clear treatment of essential statistical concepts, suitable for first-year students with a background in deductive logic. The reviewer suggests improvements in terminology and additional content on algebra and generating functions.
The third part reviews "Theodore Roosevelt as Naturalist," a book commemorating American naturalists by publishing selections from their writings. The book focuses on Theodore Roosevelt's love for wild nature and his experiences in the Bad Lands of the Dakotas and his expedition to tropical Brazil. The reviewer praises Roosevelt's writing for its vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, but notes that the introductory material is less effective. The book is criticized for misprints and a chapter on animal coloration that is no longer relevant.The passage discusses the challenges faced by compilers due to the rapid increase in data, emphasizing the importance of including measurement methods in tables and graphs. It expresses disappointment that the supplement to the compilation, which includes data from various sources, was not included in the current publication. The supplement is noted as invaluable for those interested in atomic energy. The review concludes by praising the well-presented compilation as essential for anyone working with neutrons and looking forward to future editions.
The second part introduces a textbook on theoretical statistics by Prof. Paul G. Hool, highlighting its revised and improved second edition. The book is praised for its fresh and clear treatment of essential statistical concepts, suitable for first-year students with a background in deductive logic. The reviewer suggests improvements in terminology and additional content on algebra and generating functions.
The third part reviews "Theodore Roosevelt as Naturalist," a book commemorating American naturalists by publishing selections from their writings. The book focuses on Theodore Roosevelt's love for wild nature and his experiences in the Bad Lands of the Dakotas and his expedition to tropical Brazil. The reviewer praises Roosevelt's writing for its vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, but notes that the introductory material is less effective. The book is criticized for misprints and a chapter on animal coloration that is no longer relevant.