The Subtle Beast: Snakes, From Myth to Medicine: Science Spectra
Autor Andre Menezen Limba Engleză Paperback – mai 2003
The first three chapters detail how snakes inspired fear and worship, served as sources of medicine, and represented good and evil throughout the ages. The remaining sections describe much of the scientific work that has eroded these supernatural beliefs during the past three centuries. The book examines the origin, features, and classification of snakes, and also offers a precise description of snake venoms and their components. The final chapter discusses how venoms can be applied toward medicinal purposes. Illustrated with a wealth of full color figures, this volume explains technical topics in language that is understandable to an educated lay audience.
About the Author
André Ménez is the Director of the Department of Protein Engineering at the Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA) in France. He heads the Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and is Professor at the National Institute of Sciences and Nuclear Techniques. His knowledge of the toxins of venomous animals inspires his study of proteins for the development of new antivenins and drugs. He is a recipient of the Redi Award from the International Society of Toxicology.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780415284981
ISBN-10: 0415284988
Pagini: 172
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
Seria Science Spectra
Locul publicării:Boca Raton, United States
ISBN-10: 0415284988
Pagini: 172
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
Seria Science Spectra
Locul publicării:Boca Raton, United States
Public țintă
ProfessionalCuprins
Men and snakes: Truths and fallacies. Snakes and myths. Snakes and early medicine. The origin of snakes. What are snakes? Classification of snakes. Discovery of snake venoms. Snake venom potency. Clinical aspects of snake poisoning. Non-toxic venom components. What are snake toxins? Toxins in action. Stopping the action of toxins. From toxins to drugs.
Descriere
The Subtle Beast: Snakes, from Myth to Medicine traces a fascinating journey from the macroscopic features of snakes to the molecular description of venom components. The first chapters detail how snakes inspired fear and worship, served as sources of medicine, and represented good and evil throughout the ages. The remaining sections describe the scientific work that has eroded supernatural beliefs during the past three centuries. The book examines the origin, features, and classification of snakes, and also offers a precise description of snake venoms and their components. The final chapter discusses how venoms can be applied toward medicinal purposes.