Manufacturer: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
A beautifully illustrated and lucidly written text that provides a fascinating account of the
development of drugs and the science of pharmacy from its earliest days. Tracing developments in primitive medicinal drugs as far back as ancient Mesopotamia, the text provides a concise and highly readable review of man's search for more effective and
better medicines-up to the present century, which has witnessed advances of breathtaking scope and effectiveness. The unique collection of outstanding pictures of pharmaceutical aids and equipment, selected from many of the world's leading
museums, adds a highly distinctive feature to the book and helps to ensure that it will be read with interest and