The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs (Sterling Milestones) [Hardcover]
Author: Michael C. Gerald | Language: English | ISBN: 1402782640 | Format: PDF, EPUB
The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs
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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.
- Series: Sterling Milestones
- Hardcover: 528 pages
- Publisher: Sterling; 1 edition (September 3, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1402782640
- ISBN-13: 978-1402782640
- Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.5 x 1.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #22 in Books > Textbooks > Medicine & Health Sciences > Medicine > Special Topics > History
- #78 in Books > Medical Books > History
It seems to me that “The Drug Book” by Michael C. Gerald requires a 2-category review.By Allan M. Burkman
First, with regard to its content: Each of the 250 unique drugs developed or introduced during the broad range of human history is given a one page summary, describing its origins and therapeutic significance. Each written page is accompanied by an extraordinarily beautiful and emotive image that reflect an aspect of the drug’s character. Some of images are delightfully whimsical (I love the dripping faucet paired with Flomax). Written for the intelligent layman, each section is a concise and engaging history that highlights the drug’s importance in advancing the treatment of disease and the advance of pharmacotherapeutics. The book is not a guide to drug use but is a wonderfully literate exposition of “Milestones in the History of Drugs.” The book is thoroughly indexed and has citations for further reading for each drug.
Second, with regard to the book’s physical appearance and construction: Simply stated, this is a gorgeous book and an uncommonly elegant example of the printer’s art. The strong binding, the page design, font selection, and the flawlessly reproduced full page images make this a true “coffee table book.” You can admire both its good looks as well as enjoy its interesting content.
I have no horse in this race, as they say, but in my opinion this would be a great gift.
The Drug BookBy Alice Gruber
Michael Gerald
This attractive book is an excellent choice for the general reader who wishes to learn more about drugs.
Written by a highly respected professor of pharmacology, it is a chronological account of significant landmarks in the history of drugs. The 250 entries are composed in a concise style that is informative as well as engaging. Mini-biographies of individuals associated with the landmarks are included. Each entry is accompanied by a well chosen image that contributes to the understanding of the subject. Connections between entries are cited. A valuable feature is a section with additional references for the reader who wishes to dig deeper. I highly recommend this book as an introduction to the field of drugs. Health care professionals will also enjoy it for the “nuggets” provided as well as the beautiful art.
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