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How aspirin entered our medicine cabinet / Steven M. Rooney, J.N. Campbell.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Rooney, Steven M., author.
- Campbell, J. N., author.
- Series:
- SpringerBriefs in molecular science. History of chemistry
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Aspirin--Physiological effect--History.
- Aspirin.
- Salicylic acid.
- Therapeutics--History.
- Therapeutics.
- Aspirin--history.
- Medical Subjects:
- Aspirin--history.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
- Place of Publication:
- Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]
- Contents:
- Acknowledgements; Contents; About the Authors; Abstract; 1 Aspirin's Space; 1.1 Introduction; References; 2 Aspirin and the Chemistry Laboratory; 2.1 A National Chemistry Defined; 2.2 Lab Architecture: A Revolution in Equipment Ensues; 2.3 A New Kind of Company Breeds a New Kind of Chemist; 2.4 Aspirin's Chemistry; References; 3 Aspirin and the Medicine Cabinet, Part I; 3.1 Aspirin Finds a Home; 3.2 The Modern World Arrives: Production Trumps Consumption; 3.3 The Crisis of Europe Spreads: German Bayer's Shell Game; 3.4 A Global Influenza and Aspirin's to Blame?; References
- 4 Aspirin and the Medicine Cabinet, Part II4.1 A Tale of Two Bayers; 4.2 The Amazing Race to Take Good Care of Yourself; 4.3 The Ad Man Cometh: Bayer Gets a Run for Its Money; 4.4 The Dawn of a New Chemistry; References; 5 Aspirin and the Doctor's Office; 5.1 Dr. Bowen E. Taylor, a New Kind of Physician; 5.2 A Revolution in Chemistry and Medicine Begins; 5.3 The General Practitioner: Dr. Lawrence L. Craven; 5.4 The Evidence-Based Researcher: Dr. Harvey J. Weiss; 5.5 The Biochemist: Dr. Philip W. Majerus; References; 6 Aspirin Endures; 6.1 The Future of Heart Health: Chemistry's Role
- 6.2 ConclusionReferences; Index
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on print version record.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.
- ISBN:
- 9783319546155
- 3319546155
- Publisher Number:
- 99991419393
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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