Out of Nature - Why Drugs from Plants Matter to the Future of Humanity

Informationen zum Autor Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. She holds a PhD in pharmacology and toxicology and is a member of the National Association of Science Writers. She lives in Chicago. Klappentext Provides a fresh perspective on modern drug innovation and its relationship with nature. The book delves into the complexity of biophilia - the innate human attraction to life in the natural world - and suggests that the reawakening of this drive is fundamental to expanding convervation efforts and improving medicine. Zusammenfassung Provides a fresh perspective on modern drug innovation and its relationship with nature. The book delves into the complexity of biophilia - the innate human attraction to life in the natural world - and suggests that the reawakening of this drive is fundamental to expanding convervation efforts and improving medicine.

Product details

• Authors: Kara Rogers
• Publisher: The University of Arizona Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2012
• EAN: 9780816529698
• ISBN: 978-0-8165-2969-8
• No. of pages: 216
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Pharmacy