THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO 37+ ILLINOIS

DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY

12 January 1955

Dr. J. Lederberg
Department of Genetics
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin

Dear Dr. Lederberg:

The University of Chicago Press has embarked upon the publication of a series
of small books on various selected topics in the field of biological and
medical sciences. The Series is based on the feeling that the present degree
of specialization and diversification in biology make it difficult for the
scientist to be informed about the developments outside of his own field. The
purpose of the Series is to present authoritative information about the growth
and status of various fields in biology and medicine, in such a fashion that
the books may be read with profit not only by the specialist; but also by those
whose interest lies in other fields. Consequently, the textual approach of the
books in this Series is somewhat different than ordinarily used by the
specialist. Instead of a detailed presentation of the factual knowledge, there
should be emphasis on introductory concepts and probleme, the present status of
the subject and methods of approach and clarification of terminology. Despite
the fact that the books are written for a diverse scientific audience, they are
obviously not intended to be popularizations of the subject matter. I believe
that these books will be of real interest and value to workers in the various
fields of biology and medicine. The books in this Series will be attractively
published; the page size is approximately 54 x 84 inches. They will contain
about 150 pages or 50,000 words.

This Series is now well under way. ‘wo books, one by LeGros Clark and one by
Franklin Mclean will be published in February 1955; while two others, one by
Finney and one by Greenstein will follow shortly thereafter.

The publications of books in biological and medical areas by The University of
Chicago Press is sponsored by a committee of faculty members consisting of:

Dr. E.B. Bay, Professor of Medicine; Dr. L.T. Coggeshall, Professor of Medicine
and Dean of the Division of the Biological Selences; Dr. L.R. Dragstedt,
Professor of Surgery; Dr. T. Park, Professor of Zoology; Dr. W.H. Taliferro,
Professor of Bacteriology and Parasitology; and Dr. P.P.H. De Bruyn, Professor
of Anatomy. This committee has appointed me Editor of this Series,

The purpose of this series of books can only be achieved through the contribu-
tion of authors who are distinguished investigators in the various fields. I
believe that a book by you, concerned with microbial variation would be an
excellent addition to the Series, I hope that you may give this matter careful
thought and communicate further with me as soon as convenient. The remuneration
is $500, of which $250 1s paid upon acceptance of the manuscript and $250 within
thirty days after return of the final proof. In addition to this, the author

will be paid 10% royalties on all receipts.
Very trply your
Behr We ler Biny

PPHDeB-h1k Peter P.H. De Bruyn
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