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Book Synopsis: Award-winning science author Thomas Hager's Ten Drugs explores how plants, powders, and pills have shaped the history of medicine. Behind every landmark drug is a story. It could be an oddball researcher's genius insight, a catalyzing moment in geopolitical history, a new breakthrough technology, or an unexpected but welcome side effect discovered during clinical trials. Piece together these stories, as Thomas Hager does in this remarkable, century-spanning history, and you can trace the evolution of our culture and the practice of medicine. Beginning with opium, the “joy plant,” which has been used for 10,000 years, Hager tells a captivating story of medicine. His subjects include the largely forgotten female pioneer who introduced smallpox inoculation to Britain, the infamous knockout drops, the first antibiotic, which saved countless lives, the first antipsychotic, which helped empty public mental hospitals, Viagra, statins, and the new frontier of monoclonal antibodies. This is a deep, wide-ranging, and wildly entertaining book. “Compulsively readable.” —Publishers Weekly
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Discover the fascinating stories behind the medicines that have shaped our history. In the compelling book "Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine", renowned science author Thomas Hager takes you on a captivating journey through centuries of medical breakthroughs. Through the stories of opium, smallpox inoculation, antibiotics, and more, Hager reveals the pivotal moments and people that have revolutionized medicine. With its immersive storytelling and captivating anecdotes, this book is not only educational but also an entertaining read.
Delve into the hidden world of medicine with "Ten Drugs". This remarkable century-spanning history exposes the intriguing tales behind landmark drugs, sharing incredible insights into the evolution of our culture and medical practice. From a pioneering female scientist in Britain who introduced smallpox inoculation to the infamous knockout drops and the breakthroughs of Viagra and statins, this book uncovers the remarkable discoveries that have transformed healthcare. Get ready for a deep, wide-ranging, and compulsively readable exploration of the medicines that have shaped our lives.
Step into the captivating world of medicinal history with "Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine". Thomas Hager, the award-winning science author, weaves together fascinating tales of breakthroughs and discoveries in this extraordinary book. By examining the unexpected but welcome side effects, political influences, and technological advancements behind landmark drugs, Hager provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of medicine. Don't miss out on this deep, wide-ranging, and wildly entertaining journey through the incredible impact of drugs on our society.
Uncover the secrets of medical progress with "Ten Drugs" by Thomas Hager. This engrossing book explores the untold stories of the drugs that have shaped our history. From the miraculous breakthrough of the first antibiotic to the new frontier of monoclonal antibodies, Hager's captivating storytelling takes you on a tour through the pivotal moments that changed the world of medicine. Get ready to embark on an enlightening and thought-provoking journey that will leave you with a greater appreciation for the incredible impact of drugs. Dive into this compulsively readable book today!
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