This book is designed to present for the medical student and practicing physician the present state of knowledge concerning bacteria, actinomycetes and molds which cause disease in man, together with discussions of host-parasite relationships, epidemiology, immunology, chemotherapy and related subjects. A companion volume, "Virus and Rickettsial Diseases of Man," is published separately and the 2 volumes retail for $10.00. Thirty-four experts in various fields contribute the 37 chapters. There are 784 pages on semi-gloss paper, the print size is adequate, no typographic errors were noted and the book is well illustrated and a convenient size for student use.