Drug Discovery

Drug Discovery

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Considers the origins, development and history of medicines that generate high media interest and have a huge social and economic impact on society. This title provides coverage of pre-twentieth century drugs, the huge advances made in the twentieth century and the developments in drug research.

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Drug Discovery by Walter Sneader

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.
".. 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

Walter Sneader is the author of Drug Discovery: A History, published by Wiley.

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ISBN 13 9780471899808
ISBN 10 0471899801
Title Drug Discovery
Author Walter Sneader
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published 2005-04-19
Number of pages 472
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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