| A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century: To Be Taken Three Times a Day Contributor(s): Crellin, John (Author), Worthen, Dennis B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789018454 ISBN-13: 9780789018458 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $104.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pharmacy - History - Medical | History |
| Dewey: 615.109 |
| LCCN: 2003012397 |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 5.96" W x 8.26" (1.16 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Get a fresh perspective on the day-to-day use of medicine A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century explores the most perplexing issues concerning the uses of prescriptions and other medicines on both sides of the Atlantic. The book equips you with a thorough understanding of the everyday use of medicine in the United States, Canada, and Britain, concentrating on its recent past. Dr. John K. Crellin, author of several influential books on the history of medicine and pharmacy, addresses vital topics such as: the emergence of prescription-only medicines; gate-keeping roles for pharmacists; the role of the drugstore; and the rise of alternative medicines. A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century adds the historical perspective missing from most medical and pharmaceutical literature about trends in the day-to-day use of medicines in society. The book is essential reading for anyone taking regular medication, either as self-care or by a physician's prescription. Topics discussed include the non-scientific factors that validate medicines, the relevance of the control of narcotics, marketing strategies used by the pharmaceutical industry, the changing authority of physicians and pharmacists, over-the-counter medicines, tonics and sedatives, and patient compliance--and non-compliance. A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century also addresses:
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