This volume serves as a comprehensive reference work designed to categorize and document the properties of various discrete probability distributions. The author, Ganapati P. Patil, compiles an extensive bibliography and dictionary format to assist researchers and statisticians in identifying specific distribution models and their associated mathematical characteristics. By organizing these distributions systematically, the text provides a foundational resource for those working in applied probability and statistical analysis.

Experts recognize this work as a specialized reference tool for statisticians and mathematicians focused on discrete probability. Readers frequently note that while the text is dated, it remains a valuable archival resource for historical research in statistical distribution theory.