Earthly Goods

Earthly Goods Medicine-Hunting in the Rainforest

1st Edition

Hardback (18 Aug 1994)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Tells the story of the resurgence of the search for new medicines in the world's remaining rain forests. This book looks at recent discoveries, such as a promising new cancer drug called Taxol, and several drugs with potential for the treatment of AIDS.

Book information

ISBN: 9780316474085
Publisher: Little, Brown
Imprint: Little, Brown and Company
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 615.320913
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 594g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 28mm