Magic Bullets, Lost Horizons

The Rise and Fall of Antibiotics
1. Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-0-415-27204-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 431 g

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 More.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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Amyes, Sebastian G. B.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik Pflanzenreproduktion, Verbreitung, Genetik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Komplementäre Medizin, Asiatische Medizin (TCM), Heilpraktiker

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Magic Bullets. That's Funny. Development of Modern Antibiotics. Paradise Lost. Sharing Knowledge. Identifying the Enemy. Intensive Farming. The Doomsday Scenario. Antibiotic Resistance in Modern Healthcare. The Future of Antibiotics.

Über Autor(innen)

Sebastian G. B. Amyes