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Elements of murder / John Emsley.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2005.Description: xiii, 421 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780192805997 (hbk.) :
  • 9780192805997
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 615.9 ELM
LOC classification:
  • RA1195
Summary: How can a chemical we need on a daily basis to keep us healthy be fatal at a different dose? Why should elements that are intrinsically dangerous be used in medicine? This book shows how humans have used chemicals to both help and harm one another throughout history, and the chemistry behind it all.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 615.9 ELM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 128061

Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-403) and index.

How can a chemical we need on a daily basis to keep us healthy be fatal at a different dose? Why should elements that are intrinsically dangerous be used in medicine? This book shows how humans have used chemicals to both help and harm one another throughout history, and the chemistry behind it all.

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