Bitter Nemesis: The Intimate History of Strychnine
Autor John Buckinghamen Limba Engleză Paperback – 16 iul 2007
The NOTORIOUS and TRUE story of how a POISONOUS alkaloid...
Bitter Nemesis: The Intimate History of Strychnine presents a scholarly and compelling history of this fascinating chemical substance from its discovery to present times. A renowned editor for the Dictionary of Natural Products, Dr. John Buckingham fuses his eclectic interests into an extraordinary mix of original research spanning the realms of history, medicine, literature, chemistry, and forensics.
...Changed the course of HISTORY!
Uncovering details and logistics from the earliest experiments performed in an era when proper scientific trials for testing new drugs were still in their infancy, the author explores strychnine's trial-and-error contributions to scientific, medical, and forensic developments. He also investigates historical milestones and the perception of strychnine in popular culture-including criminal notoriety, accidental misuse, and new claims of strychnine's benefits that extend through to the present day.
Juxtaposing the real trials, mistrials, and persistent curiosity associated with one of history's most notorious pharmaceutical failures, Bitter Nemesis offers rare insight into the anarchic, yet inspired landscape, practices, and legacy of 19th century science.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781420053159
ISBN-10: 1420053159
Pagini: 328
Ilustrații: 1 b/w image, 21 color images and 21 halftones
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
Locul publicării:Boca Raton, United States
ISBN-10: 1420053159
Pagini: 328
Ilustrații: 1 b/w image, 21 color images and 21 halftones
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
Locul publicării:Boca Raton, United States
Public țintă
ProfessionalCuprins
Some Disadvantages of a Weak Constitution. Nuts. The Patient Generally Lies on his Back. M. Vauquelin's Lack of Fame. Perfidious Dutchmen Bark up the Wrong Tree. You Will Be Careful as to the Second Article. You Hold Him Down, I'll Pour it Down His Throat. Overture to the Sorcerer's Apprentice. The Fop, the Scotsman and the Opium-Eater. It Will Be the Test-tube and the Retort That Will Hang Him. Shaken in Every Possible Way. Mrs. Dove's Brush with the Media. That Clever Dr. Letheby, So Ugly and Terrific. Tigers, Lions, etc.; Six Hundred Kilograms. The Blue Anchor Murder and Other Outrages. I Didn't Know It Was Used for Poisoning. Is There a Faceless Fiend? Another Round of Payphone Hysteria.
Recenzii
"Mixing science, history, and intriguing true accounts with his own touch of humor, Buckingham has created an enjoyable read for anyone with interest in scientific history."
—Books to Note, Spring 2009
". . . Bitter Nemesis is the wonderful result of Buckingham’s passions and perspectives. Clearly, strychnine has come out on top again!"
—Jeffrey I. Seeman, University of Richmond in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2008
". . . well written and it would be highly entertaining light reading by chemists for their sheer pleasure."
—Joseph G. Cannon, University of Iowa in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2008
"The introduction and 18 cleverly named chapters take the reader through the tangled and confused history of nux vomica … Efforts to use this preparation as a medication are described, along with the more sinister efforts to use this poison to commit murder… [it is] an interesting and educational glimpse into one of the many hallmark natural products that played pivotal roles in the development and evolution of organic chemistry."
—Journal of Natural Products, 2010
"The book is well researched and thorough. Citations are endnotes to each chapter, and a bibliography and index are included at the end."
—Scott Zona, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Economic Botany, 2008
—Books to Note, Spring 2009
". . . Bitter Nemesis is the wonderful result of Buckingham’s passions and perspectives. Clearly, strychnine has come out on top again!"
—Jeffrey I. Seeman, University of Richmond in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2008
". . . well written and it would be highly entertaining light reading by chemists for their sheer pleasure."
—Joseph G. Cannon, University of Iowa in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2008
"The introduction and 18 cleverly named chapters take the reader through the tangled and confused history of nux vomica … Efforts to use this preparation as a medication are described, along with the more sinister efforts to use this poison to commit murder… [it is] an interesting and educational glimpse into one of the many hallmark natural products that played pivotal roles in the development and evolution of organic chemistry."
—Journal of Natural Products, 2010
"The book is well researched and thorough. Citations are endnotes to each chapter, and a bibliography and index are included at the end."
—Scott Zona, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Economic Botany, 2008
Descriere
This unique book chronicles the history and impact of strychnine, from its discovery to the present time. The author compiles a scholarly, yet compelling account of this fascinating chemical substance, bringing forth an extraordinary mix of original research spanning the realms of history, medicine, literature, chemistry, and forensics. The text explores strychnine's trial-and-error contributions to scientific, medical, and forensic developments. It also investigates the perception of strychnine in popular culture—from criminal notoriety, to accidental misuse, to appearances in fiction.