The medical editor of The New York Times says that health- related stories are among the most difficult to write. Linden (MD, medical journalism, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) introduces
some 50 exemplary pieces written in recent years by Times reporters of medical news, features, and commentary. Topics include trends, health care reform, drug recalls, medical pioneers, and the
search for disease cures. The anthology includes comments on what makes these selections effective and critical thinking questions. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
