Based on the results of the latest congress of the EuropeanAssociation for the Study of the Liver (EASL), this volumemakes excellent reading since it explores in detail therole of free radical reactions in liver diseases.Studies in recent years using various methods have shownthat free radicals play an important role in toxic liverdisorders. For this reason, the current scientific knowledgeis presented in this balanced, clinical portrayal. Theaccount refers to the many observations, experiencesandevaluations that have been made both clinically andexperimentally.Two major areas discussed concern the pathophysiologicalchanges by free radicals and the therapeutic possibilitiesthat have come to light.