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.
The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs (Union Square & Co. Milestones)
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Author: Gerald, Michael C.
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781402782640
Details:
Author: Gerald, Michael C.
Brand: STERLING
Edition: 1
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 528
Release Date: 03-09-2013
Part Number: FLIBD9781402782640
Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.8 x 1.6 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781402782640
