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The Society for Applied Bacteriology has acquired a unique reputation for spotting areas of applied biology which are in urgent need of review. Indeed, the success of the Technical series , of which this volume is No. 22, bears witness to their skill and to the willingness of the applied microbiologists from many industries to pool their expertise for the common good. In this volume on preservatives, more than 40 practising microbiologists have contributed to a comprehensive overview of current therapy underlying the mode of action of preservatives and the day-to-day application of such agents to a bewildering array of materials. Thus with the latter, there are chapters dealing with the preservation of wood, wool, cotton fabrics, masonry, metal painted surfaces, a range of food products and a diverse range of pharmaceuticals. Research workers, practitioners and students in the fields of pharmacy, food production, building technology, paint formulation, textiles and oil exploration should find this book of value - one for the bench rather than the library shelf.