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OverviewPharmacy has become an integral part of our lives. Nearly half of all 300 million Americans take at least one prescription drug daily, accounting for $250 billion per year in sales in the US alone. And this number doesn't even include the over-the-counter medications or health aids that are taken. How did this practice become such an essential part of our lives and our health? A Brief History of Pharmacy: Humanity's Search for Wellness aims to answer that question. As this short overview of the practice shows, the search for well-being through the ingestion or application of natural products and artificially derived compounds is as old as humanity itself. From the Mesopotamians to the corner drug store, Bob Zebroski describes how treatments were sought, highlights some of the main victories of each time period, and shows how we came to be people who rely on drugs to feel better, to live longer, and look younger. This accessible survey of pharmaceutical history is essential reading for all students of pharmacy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bob Zebroski (St. Louis College of Pharmacy, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.387kg ISBN: 9780415537841ISBN 10: 0415537843 Pages: 250 Publication Date: 01 September 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: The Essentials of Pharmacy Chapter 1: Prehistoric Pharmacy: aka From Stones and Bones to Weeds and Seeds Chapter 2: Ancient Pharmacy: Mesopotamia: The First of the River Civilizations Chapter 3: Pharmacy in Ancient Egypt Chpater 4: Ancient India: Ayurvedic Pharmacy and Medicine Chapter 5: Ancient Chinese Pharmacy Chapter 6: Pharmacy in Ancient Greece and Rome during the Classical Age Chapter 7: Medieval Pharmacy in the West: Pharmacy in an Age of Faith Chapter 8: Arab and Islamic Pharmacy Chapter 9: Pharmacy during the European Renaissance and Early Modern Era Chapter 10: 18th and 19th Century Pharmacy: From Apothecary to Chemist to Pharmacist Chapter 11: Colonial and Early American Pharmacy Chapter 12: The Era of Alternative and Patent Medicine Chapter 13: US Pharmacy Organizes and Promotes a New Vision for the Practice of Pharmacy Chapter 14: Pharmacy Education: Learning how to Learn Chapter 15: The Origin and Growth of the Pharmaceutical Industry Chapter 16: The Emergence of the Corner Drugstore: An American Institution Chapter 17: From Penicillin to Viagra: The Drugs We Can't Live Without Glossary AppendicesReviews[A Brief History of Pharmacy] is clearly well researched, and the writing style is direct and informative. Zebroski (St. Louis College of Pharmacy) covers the entire history of pharmacy from prehistory until today in 250 data-filled pages. Each chapter ends with a summary, a listing of key terminology, review questions (sample test questions), and notes. The author provides a wealth of information on the topic...Summing Up: Recommended. - I. Richman, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Campus, in CHOICE [A Brief History of Pharmacy] is clearly well researched, and the writing style is direct and informative. Zebroski (St. Louis College of Pharmacy) covers the entire history of pharmacy from prehistory until today in 250 data-filled pages. Each chapter ends with a summary, a listing of key terminology, review questions (sample test questions), and notes. The author provides a wealth of information on the topic...Summing Up: Recommended. - I. Richman, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Campus, in CHOICE [A Brief History of Pharmacy] is clearly well researched, and the writing style is direct and informative. Zebroski (St. Louis College of Pharmacy) covers the entire history of pharmacy from prehistory until today in 250 data-filled pages. Each chapter ends with a summary, a listing of key terminology, review questions (sample test questions), and notes. The author provides a wealth of information on the topic...Summing Up: Recommended. - I. Richman, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Campus, in CHOICE Author InformationBob Zebroski is Professor of History and Chairperson of the Liberal Arts Department at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, one of the largest and oldest schools of pharmacy in the US, which just celebrated its sesquicentennial anniversary. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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