16 MARCH 1974, page 24

The Future And Elsewhere

H.J. Eysenck The Hope of Progress P. B. Medawar (Wildwood House 90p). Great scientists are not usually good writers; there are a few who write decent English, and manage to put......

Talking Of Books

Snark-hunting Benny Green I apologise for harping on the subject of Lewis Carroll, but since this week is crime-andmystery week, and by far the most sinister and inscrutable......

Bookbuyer's

Bookend The sad saga of Barrie and Jenkins, publishers to P. G. Wodehouse, continues to unfold. Ever since last November when the Hon Tony Samuel made it known that he was open......