1920 Comments Appeared Journal (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the reports of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry of the American Medical Association from 1920, when they were first published. With their emphasis on unbiased and rigorous inquiry, these reports reflected the shift away from the pseudoscience and quackery that had previously dominated American medicine. The author provides insights into the complicated interplay between science, medicine, and commerce at the beginning of the past century. The author's detailed analysis of this repository of forgotten knowledge sheds light on the development of 20th-century pharmaceutical practice and consumer protection. The often forgotten stories detailed in this book are a valuable historical resource for scholars and health professionals, and a fascinating look into the history of medicine for lay readers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.