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The Creation of Psychopharmacology,Used
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David Healy follows his widely praised study, The Antidepressant Era, with an even more ambitious and dramatic story: the discovery and development of antipsychotic medication. Healy argues that the discovery of chlorpromazine (more generally known as Thorazine) is as significant in the history of medicine as the discovery of penicillin, reminding readers of the worldwide prevalence of insanity within living memory.But Healy tells not of the triumph of science but of a stream of fruitful accidents, of technological discovery leading neuroscientific research, of fierce professional competition and the backlash of the antipsychiatry movement of the 1960s. A chemical treatment was developed for one purpose, and as long as some theoretical rationale could be found, doctors administered it to the insane patients in their care to see if it would help. Sometimes it did, dramatically. Why these treatments worked, Healy argues provocatively, was, and often still is, a mystery. Nonetheless, such discoveries made and unmade academic reputations and inspired intense politicking for the Nobel Prize.Once pharmaceutical companies recognized the commercial potential of antipsychotic medications, financial as well as clinical pressures drove the development of ever more aggressively marketed medications. With verve and immense learning, Healy tells a story with surprising implications in a book that will become the leading scholarly work on its compelling subject.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Creation of Psychopharmacology'? A: 'The Creation of Psychopharmacology' by David Healy focuses on the history and development of antipsychotic medications, particularly the significance of chlorpromazine, also known as Thorazine, in the field of medicine.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Creation of Psychopharmacology' is David Healy, a noted expert in the field of psychopharmacology.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes in the book include the accidental discoveries in psychopharmacology, the impact of pharmaceutical marketing, and the historical context of antipsychiatry movements.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: 'The Creation of Psychopharmacology' is suitable for academic research as it provides a detailed analysis of the historical and scientific aspects of psychopharmacology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition and has not been previously owned.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Creation of Psychopharmacology' have? A: 'The Creation of Psychopharmacology' contains a total of 469 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Creation of Psychopharmacology' was published on March 30, 2002.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a quality feel.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: The book being offered is the first edition.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'The Creation of Psychopharmacology' falls under the genre of History, specifically focusing on the history of medicine and psychiatry.