The drug book : from arsenic to Xanax, 250 milestones in the history of drugs
(Book - Regular Print)
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Published
New York : Sterling, [2013].
Physical Desc
528 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Published
New York : Sterling, [2013].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 516-525) and index.
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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.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Yavapai College Prescott - CIRCCOLL - Circulating Collection | RS61.G47 2013 | Checked Out |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gerald, M. C. (2013). The drug book: from arsenic to Xanax, 250 milestones in the history of drugs . Sterling.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gerald, Michael C. 2013. The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs. Sterling.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gerald, Michael C. The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs Sterling, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gerald, Michael C. The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs Sterling, 2013.
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