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Explore the history and sociology of drug discovery with Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry by Edward Elgar Publishing. This academic text provides a detailed look at how drugs were discovered and developed within the UK and Japan. By examining sixteen different case studies from the twentieth century, the book offers a deep look into the evolution of medical advancements. Readers will learn about the development of significant medical treatments, including beta-blockers, beta-stimulants, inhaled steroids, and histamine H2-antagonists. The text explains how the four stages of drug development - compound, application, organisational authorisation, and market - are shaped by various actors and institutions. This book is a valuable resource for those studying the history of medicine, pharmaceutical business processes, and the institutional structures that influence global health technologies.

Key Features

Includes sixteen case studies of major pharmaceutical developments from the twentieth century for practical historical context.

Covers specific medical breakthroughs such as beta-blockers, beta-stimulants, inhaled steroids, and histamine H2-antagonists.

Analyzes the drug development process through four key stages: compound, application, organisational authorisation, and market.

Provides a comparative sociological and historical perspective on pharmaceutical industries in both Japan and the UK.

Examines how heterogeneous actors and institutions interactively shape the path of drug discovery and development.

Offered as a used book in good condition for readers seeking academic insights at a practical value.

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Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
26 February 2003
Listed Since
16 December 2006

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