In principle, all cerebra1 structures can be relat- ed with orthogonal X, Y and Z coordinates to the ICL and the commissures.

The book shows a 3-dimensional topography of the brain. A special emphasis has been given to functional connections. They are illustrated in colour, so beautifully that the book becomes a masterpiece of art.

‘Co-Planar Stereotaxic Atlas of the Human Brain’ is indispensable for all neurosurgeons. It is equally important for all neuroradiologists

The management of motor new-one disease

Edited by G.M. Cochrane. Edinburgh, London, Melbourne and New York, Chur- chiIl Livingstone, 1987. pp. 104, figs and tables, f 4.95. ISBN 0 443 03694 2

The editor, well known for his work as Medical Director of the Mary Marlborough Lodge, Ox- ford, has invited four major collaborators, R. Greenhall, P. Wordsworth, MS P. Enderby, and R. Langton Hewer. With the assistance of six advisors from the paramedical professions, they have produced a splendid little book on the management of motor neurone disease (MND). They provide sensible information on all stages

The management of acute stroke

By C.M.C. Allen, M.J.G. Harrison, D.T. Wade. Tunbridge Wells: Castle House pu- blications LTD, 1988. figs and tables, pp. 215, f 35.00. ISBN 0 719 40122 4

In the general hospitals of the United Kingdom patients with acute stroke are usually looked after by non-specialist physicians. For them this book was written. The author’s purpose in wri- ting the volume was to make new ideas about stroke accessible to general physicians. The sct-

up could suggest a basic text. However, reading makes clear that this book is a ‘state of the art’ review on a very high level. The book is otgani- zed in three sections, each section is divided into

and clinical neurophysiologists who need to lo- calise brain structures precisely. Although the quality of the MRI scans is poor. the message is clear: MRI is the best method to illustrate the cerebral topography. Also the PET people should realize that the intercommissural line. and not the orbito-meatal line, is the only cor- rect reference plane for anatomical cerebral studies.

Lauri Laitinen. Stockholm

of the disease. Evidently, they have taken into account that the text wih find its way to patients and their relatives. They may have achieved the difficult feat of addressing patients, relatives, paramedical workers, and physicians effectively and simultaneously. The text is remarkably complete and free of jargon. The patients will decide whether the reviewer correctly appre- ciates the tone of the works as considerate and gentle.

The British MND Association may be con- gratulated for supporting this slim, sensible, handsome, and inexpensive book.

J.M.B.V. de Jong, Amsterdam

six chapters. The first section deals with an- atomy, patho-physiology and pathology, the se- cond with clinical management, the third with recovery and rehabihtation. The chapters are illustrated extensively with clear and relevant figures.

The text provides and excellent, coscise, and up-to-date summary on cerebrovascular disor- ders, focus& on the management of acute stro- ke. Reading this volume is enjoyable. The book is a gem. It is to be recommended with enthu- siasm to residents in neurology and neurolo- gists likewise.

B.P.M. Schulte, Nijmegen

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