It is not easy for a layman to attract attention to books like these. Most who open the covers will be professionals in one of the many aspects of mental health. A moment's thought tells us, however, that if there is a distinction between laymen and professionals it makes no difference to books like these. Both laymen and professionals care about what will be. That is why these books, the Congress it reports and the World Federation for Mental Health itself can be meaningful to both laymen and professional people. A look into the future from the point of view of mental health, cultural values and social development is for all who care about the future. For those of you who did attend our World Congresses, these books can revive the stimulation and satisfaction of the Congress. For those of you who did not share the experience, these books can inform and interest you about matters which are important.
While most of these are no longer in print, some are offered as ebooks and available in libraries around the world.