It is distressing to read of the attitude of the representatives of the University of Auckland towards the introduction of Asian Studies as part of the B.A. degree course; however, it is in, and the present class of 25 is managing well in its work. The credit must go to Professor Palmier, who has to work single-handed in his Department, and his efforts are the more meritorious when one considers the number of his public appearances.

Certainly Wellingtonians—if not Aucklanders—are beginning to realise that South-east Asia is not a remote and isolated area, but is an integral part of the present and particularly the future.

Professor Palmier has taken time off on a great number of occasions to date to speak to various groups, learned societies and others, and while one might disagree with much of what he says, he is doing more than most young professors find time to do these days.