The Child Analyst at Work: Edited by Elisabeth R. Geleerd, M.D. New York: International Universities Press, Inc., 1967. 310 pp.

This aptly titled volume has as its primary aim the presentation of the analytic treatment of a child, or an aspect thereof, with the inclusion of representative examples of the dialogue between the child patient and the analyst. On this basis alone the book is of value since it helps round out the literature on child analysis which, for the most part, is lacking in such case reports. In addition, each paper demonstrates the methodology and technique of its author in practical application—an exposure which deserves our gratitude since it removes child analysis from the realm of the abstract and makes it palpable and real. Here is an unusual opportunity then for those, not conversant with child analysis, to study it in operation and for the student of child analysis to learn from his colleagues.

The papers also address themselves, variably and with varying degrees of effectiveness, to theoretical considerations pertinent to child analysis. In some instances the theoretical exposition is thorough and well-documented; in others it is only touched upon in passing or incompletely presented. Several papers have either no bibliography or one that does not do justice to the literature, thus depriving the reader of the benefit of a considered comparison of