J. N. Campbell, Steven M. Rooney

A Time-Release History of the Opioid Epidemic (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

Traces the history of opioids and their widespread occurrence

Explores the role of the chemistry laboratory in the production and consumption of opioids

Collates a historical and future perspective on the business of opioids

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Juni 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783319917887
• Artikelnr.: 52905083

Autorenporträt

J.N. Campbell is an independent scholar and is the co-author with Steven M. Rooney of the brief, How Aspirin Entered Our Medicine Cabinet (2017), also published by Springer. He has also written for the International Journal of the History of Sport and Reviews in History, and serves as a freelance writer for Good Grit Magazine. Campbell received two M.A. degrees from the University of Kentucky and the Parson School of Design in New York City. He lives in Houston, Texas.

Steven M. Rooney is an Instructor of Chemistry in the Department of Science at Tarrant County Community College in Fort Worth, Texas, and also teaches courses at the Dallas County Community College North Lake Main Campus in Irving, Texas. After starting his career in research, he fervently believes in getting students interested in science by creating a daily classroom forum that fosters individual development. Rooney received an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He is the co-author with J.N. Campbell of the brief, How Aspirin Entered Our Medicine Cabinet (2017), also published by Springer. He lives in Dallas with his wife Teri.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Chemical Heterotopias.- Part One: Alkaloid Heterotopias.- Part Two: Synthetic Opiate Heterotopias.- Epilogue: Opioid Heterotopias.

Rezensionen

"The book aims to reconstruct the whole history of opioids isolated in the early 19th century on the basis of the traditional uses of poppy for pain relief. ... This book should be in all libraries, medical, public, or other, so it can be read by as wide an audience as possible. ... . a simple, clear, fluid style that results in a pleasant read. It is informative and debunks the myth about opioids and their simple rejection ... ." (Alain Touwaide, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2018)