Drug Discovery: A History

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 472 pages
• Published by: Wiley-Interscience
• Edition: 1st Edition June 17, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471899801
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471899808
• Book Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 2 pounds

Product Review
"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 human being 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)

" … an great 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 valuable source of information and an enjoyable review of the age of synthetic chemistry with its great therapeutic success." (American Journal of Therapeutics, March/April 2006)

"…a very comprehensive overview of drug development. It should be on the shelf on any aspiring pharmacist, medicinal chemist, or human being 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 drugsa 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)

Product Description
Written by a leading authority with an great 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.

Hallmark 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

From the reviews:

"an great 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 human being interested in the history of therapeutic agents." JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, February 2006

"a very readable and closely researched book" CHEMISTRY & INDUSTRY, October 2005

Reader Reviews
This book answers so many questions about where medications come from. Drug discovery has a rich history, and it is difficult to find any information. This book is fantastic!! VC RPh