Quest for the African Dinosaurs: Ancient Roots of the Modern World
A leading American paleontologist records the landmark discoveries he has made on the continent of Africa, addressing, at the same time, many provocative questions about the world of paleontology in general. A enterprising editor might have boosted sales of this fine book using a different title. Steve Gould's Panda's Thumbs and Flamingo's Smiles do well. Jacobs' depiction of his search for African dinosaur fossils deserves no less.
Modern Medicines: The Discovery and Development of Healing DrugsBillions of dollars are spent each year for the research and development of pharmaceutical drugs. Who invents or finds these healing drugs? How do we know they are safe? How are they tested, and how much time does it take from their invention to public use? What is the FDA, and how does it control the drug industry? Modern Medicines answers all of these questions and more. It tells the fascinating story of pharmacology, beginning with ancient medicine men and their herbs and continuing to today's high-tech research labs.
Taking account of a variety of theoretical approaches - economic, sociological and empirical - the book combines meticulous examination of authorities and commentary with a modern and contextual approach.
Their Eyes Were Watching God: Zora Neale Hurston (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations)
Features essays that touch on subjects such as sight and vision, speech and dialect, and the ways the novel subverts traditional power structures, and more.
