The first edition of Handbook of MRI Technique was a resounding success. The rapidly increasing number of radiographers and technologists entering the modality, coupled with the development of education and training courses worldwide, has resulted in an increased demand for MRI books of any shape and size. The education of radiographers, technologists and radiologists often lags behind the rapid technological advances in MR. In addition, a lack of educational facilities and funding, as well as the complex nature of the subject, has resulted in many practitioners experiencing difficulty in learning MRI techniques
