Capriccioso, Richard P.

This set is suited to public libraries where, despite its minor problems, patrons will find in it solid coverage of myriad topics in an evolving field.

Written for lay readers, this title will be of interest to public and academic libraries in need of a nontechnical yet scientific resource on alternative medicine. It will work nicely with more traditionally minded medical reference titles such as Merck Manual and Salem Health: Magill's Medical Guide (Salem Pr., 2010). The free online database access provides added value.