Drug Discovery: A History - Tapa blanda

"This is a book that belongs in the personal library of every medicinal chemist, pharmacist, and all others interested in drug discovery and the historical basis of medicinal chemistry." (Journal of Medicinial Chemistry, August 10, 2006) "...an entertaining as well educationally enlightening read." (Bulletin of the History of Chemistry, Volume 31, Number 2, 2006) "The scientist or lay person wanting a general background on the history of discovery, as well as glimpse of what is in store for the future, will find this book useful." (Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, No. 2, 2006) "...a very comprehensive overview of drug development. It should be on the shelf on any aspiring pharmacist, medicinal chemist, or person interested in the history of therapeutic agents." (Journal of Chemical Education, February 2006) "...a thoroughly enjoyable book to read, to use as reference, or to jump into at any point. It is a must addition for the libraries of...anyone who wishes to know more about the drug discovery process and how it has evolved over time." (The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, December 2005) "...an important contribution to the literature on the history of drugs...a valuable resource for those working in the history of pharmacy, medicine, and science." (Pharmacy in History, Vol. 47 (2005) No. 2) "...crammed with interesting facts and anecdotes." (The Lancet, 2nd July 2005) "...a very readable and closely researched book..." (Chemistry & Industry, Issue 9, 3rd October 2005) "...a book of great merit and considerable scholarship..."(Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, Vol 98, November 2005) "...comprehensive..." (Accident & Emergency Nursing, Vol 13, 2005) "...the book is great value for everybody..." (Pharmazie, Vol 60, December 2005) " ... an excellent bibliographic resource for those interested in the background papers that serve as the foundation for discovery of specific drug entities." (Journal of Medical Chemistry, June 2006)

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. This title features up-to-the-minute information in drug research and vignettes of special and unusual information, and anecdotes. It discusses drug prototypes from all sources. It is more comprehensive than other volumes on history of drug discovery. From the reviews: '...an excellent bibliographic resource for those interested in the background papers that serve as the foundation for discovery of specific drug entities' - "Journal of Medical Chemistry", June 2006. '...a very comprehensive overview of drug development. It should be on the shelf on any aspiring pharmacist, medicinal chemist, or person interested in the history of therapeutic agents' - "Journal of Chemical Education", February 2006. '...a very readable and closely researched book...' - "Chemistry & Industry", October 2005.