As a measure of intelligence, IQ is well known and established. In 1996 Daniel Goleman published Emotional Intelligence; so now there is EQ, emotional quotient. Zohar, an Oxford teacher and author, and Marshall, a psychiatrist and author, now bring us SQ, spiritual quotient. The authors contend that while computers have IQ and animals can have EQ, it is SQ that sets humans apart. SQ isn't necessarily connected to religion, although it can be. It is about wholeness, flexibility, self-awareness, compassion, creativity, the ability to ask why, and the like. Will people someday be taking SQ tests? Not only is the concept of SQ not yet established, but, the authors point out, it's also not quantifiable. This work is important in our "spiritually dumb culture" (the authors' phrase) because it shows that IQ isn't the only measure in life. Recommended for all libraries.--John Moryl, Yeshiva Univ. Libs., New York Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.