{"product_id":"prescription-drugs-david-newton-9781440877728","title":"Prescription Drugs: A Reference Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrescription drugs are a basic and invaluable part of society today, but there is debate surrounding the methods of testing new drugs, the possible misuse of prescription drugs, and the economics of drug production and use.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book examines the evolution of prescription drugs in the United States, as well as the formation of the pharmaceutical industry. It begins with a history of prescription drugs, dating back to their origins, then moves through the Industrial Revolution and into the present day. It also delves into the issues and controversies related to prescription drugs, such as drug costs, regulations, prescription drug abuse, insurance complications, and more. Both implemented and proposed solutions are also discussed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of prescription drugs in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. Finally, the perspectives chapter allows a broad range of voices to be heard, allowing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the author's expertise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Newton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440877726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440877728\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-Clio, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/30\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.20d","brand":"David Newton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44045538623743,"sku":"9781440877728","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fd4f5e71-c027-4b27-82ec-5588b88639e6.jpg?v=1769615775","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/prescription-drugs-david-newton-9781440877728","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}