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Protecting America's Health: The FDA, Business, and One Hundred Years of Regulation,Used
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Emerging out of the era of the robber barons and Theodore Roosevelts desire to civilize capitalism, the Food and Drug Administration was created to stop the trade in adulterated meats and quack drugs. In the almost one hundred years since, it has evolved from a squad of eleven inspectors dogging dishonest tradesmen into Americas most important regulatory agency, keeping tabs on the products of about 95,000 businesses and more than $1 trillion worth of goods annually.This book shows how the agency combats selfserving political and industrial interests and protects Americans from hazardous medicines, medical devices, and foodstuffs while enforcing rigorous scientific standards. Hilts takes us back to the FDAs beginnings, when it confronted businesses that acknowledged no limitations on what could be brought to market or on the claims they could make for a product. With the coming of the FDA, our government, for the first time, was able to force the removal of toxic elixirs from the shelves and to insist on accurate labeling.We see the subsequent fights the FDA waged, and won, for mandatory testing, and against such conservatives asin our own timeRonald Reagan and Newt Gingrich, who tried to curtail regulation. We see how the FDA protected the American consumer from thalidomide and other lethal pharmaceuticals, how it took on the tobacco industry, and how it stumbled in confronting the deadly mysteries of AIDS. And we are given, as well, a litany of extraordinary corporate excesses that the FDA has exposed and successfully battled.Protecting Americas Health shows society adapting to both the burgeoning of science and technology and the ascendancy of the capitalist market. It makes startlingly clear the essential role the FDA has played in maintaining and protecting the quality of lifeand healthto which the American public has long been accustomed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Protecting America's Health'? A: The book primarily explores the history and evolution of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its role in regulating food and drug safety in the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Protecting America's Health'? A: The author of the book is Philip J. Hilts.
- Q: When was 'Protecting America's Health' published? A: The book was published on March 25, 2003.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Protecting America's Health'? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Protecting America's Health' have? A: This edition of the book is hardcover.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Protecting America's Health' in? A: The item is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in 'Protecting America's Health'? A: The book discusses the FDA's battles against unsafe products, the importance of mandatory testing, and its historical confrontations with industries such as tobacco and pharmaceuticals.
- Q: Is 'Protecting America's Health' suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Education & Reference, making it suitable for academic and research purposes.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The currently available edition is the first edition.
- Q: Can 'Protecting America's Health' provide insights into the regulatory landscape? A: Yes, the book offers insights into the regulatory challenges faced by the FDA and how it has adapted to changes in science and the market.