Review of Peer review and manuscript management in scientific journals. Guidelines for good practice, by Irene Hames

To say that Peer review and manuscript management in scientific journals is comprehensive is an understatement. Drawing on many years’ experience as managing editor of The Plant Journal, Irene Hames has written a highly informative book: detailed, yet readable. It takes the reader through the peer review process, laying out clearly the roles and responsibilities of each of the people involved