Drugs, 2nd Edition
a very short introduction
$37.57
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
6 July 2016
Summary
Unlocking the World of Drugs: A Concise Exploration
The 20th century witnessed unprecedented advancements in drug research, revolutionizing treatments for infections, heart conditions, ulcers, cancer, and mental health disorders. The advent of the oral contraceptive further reshaped our lives. Simultaneously, recreational drug use and abuse surged in the Western world.
This Very Short Introduction offers a clear, non-technical overview of how drugs interact with the body. Le…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198745792 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0198745796 |
| Author: | Les Iversen |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 6 July 2016 |
| Weight: | 131g |
| Dimensions: | 174mm x 110mm x 8mm |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
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About The Author
Les Iversen
Les Iversen is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford. He was director of the MRC Neurochemical Pharmacology Unit in Cambridge (1970-1983) and then Vice-President of Neuroscience for the American pharmaceutical company Merck Inc (1983-1995). He is best known for his work on the role of monoamine transport mechanisms in the inactivation of monoamines in the brain, and as targets for psychoactive drugs. His previous books include The Science of Marijuana, 2nd Edition and Speed, Ecstacy, Ritalin: The Science of Amphetamines.
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