From the day that Paul Ehrlich hailed his newly discovered treatment for syphilis as the magic bullet, antibiotics have transformed medical practice. They are considered one of the miracle drugs of the 20th century. However, the massive and increasing misuse of these agents is causing a problem of resistance that may prove to be one of the greatest threats to health in the 21st century. Magic Bullets, Lost Horizons aims to put some of the media sensationalism into perspective. It examines not only the development of modern antibiotics but also the obstacles faced during application of the drugs and their expected efficacy in the future.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415272032
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96077460
Product Key Features
Author
Sebastian G. B. Amyes
Publication Name
Magic Bullets, Lost Horizons: the Rise and Fall of Antibiotics
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
522g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Sebastian G. B. Amyes
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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