• Key Features:

• Title: Ten Drugs
• ISBN: 9781683355311
• Language: English

Ten Drugs explores the profound impact of ten specific pharmaceutical substances on human history and society. Examining drugs like aspirin, penicillin, the Pill, and Prozac, the book delves into their development, mechanisms of action, and the social, economic, and cultural consequences of their widespread use. Through engaging narratives, it reveals how these drugs have not only revolutionized medicine but also shaped modern life, raising ethical questions and transforming our understanding of health, illness, and the human condition.