Drug Discovery :A History
Drug Discovery :A History
paperback
Published:
19 April, 2005
Description
Written by a leading authority with an excellent reputation, and ability for writing a good narrative, Drug Discovery: A History is a far cry from simply a list of chemical structures.
This lively new text considers the origins, development and history of medicines that generate high media interest and have a huge social and economic impact on society.
Set within a wide historical, social and cultural context, it provides expanded coverage of pre-twentieth century drugs, the huge advances made in the twentieth century and the latest developments in drug research.
Features:
- Up-to-the-minute information in drug research
- Vignettes of special and unusual information, and anecdotes
- Discusses drug prototypes from all sources
- More comprehensive than other volumes on history of drug discovery
Also available in paperback.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780471899808 |
| ISBN10 | 0471899801 |
| Number Of Pages | 480 |
| Item Weight | 851 g |
| Product Dimensions | 171 x 247 x 28 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"... the book is of great value for everybody wanting to get brief, reliable information as well as for those using it as a starting point for further research."
Die Pharmazie - An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Author's Bio
Walter Sneader is the author of Drug Discovery: A History, published by Wiley.