
The Drug Book
From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs
Michael C. Gerald(Author)
Sterling (Publisher)
Published on 3. September 2013
Book
Hardback
528 pages
978-1-4027-8264-0 (ISBN)
Description
This title looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs, vaccines, cures and controversial medical treatments. It shines a light on the scientists, doctors and companies who brought the drugs to us. Throughout history, humans everywhere have searched for remedies to heal our bodies and minds. Covering everything from ancient herbs to cutting-edge chemicals, this book in the hugely popular Milestones series looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of life-altering, life-saving and sometimes life-endangering pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs like alcohol, opium and hemlock; the smallpox and the polio vaccines; homeopathic cures; and controversial medical treatments like ether, amphetamines and Xanax - while shining a light on the scientists, doctors and companies who brought them to us.
Reviews / Votes
" . . . an excellent starting point for student researchers and is very browsable for the general reader. Recommended for most public libraries." -Booklist " . . . an excellent starting point for student researchers and is very browsable for the general reader. Recommended for most public libraries." -BooklistMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Illustrations
full colour throughout, includes photographs, includes illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 41 mm
Weight
1406 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4027-8264-0 (9781402782640)
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E-Book
09/2013
Union Square & Co.
€11.99
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Person
Michael C. Gerald, PhD is Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut and has served as Dean of the school. He was previously a consultant to the World Health Organization in Geneva. He has authored more than 100 publications and five books, including The Poisonous Pen of Agatha Christie (University of Texas Press) and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Prescription Drugs (Alpha).