Pharmacologia by John Ayrton Paris
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"Pharmacologia" by John Ayrton Paris is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive guide on the principles of pharmacology, specifically aimed at educating practitioners and students about the scientific methods of administering medicinal substances and understanding their effects. The opening of "Pharmacologia" sets a foundational tone for the rest of the book, beginning with a dedication to a colleague in the medical field, signifying
the author's respect and connection to the medical community. Paris highlights the deficiencies in existing pharmaceutical compendiums, emphasizing the need for a systematic approach to both the art of prescribing medications and the principles underlying medicinal combinations. He outlines the purpose of his work, which is to provide not only a collection of recipes but also an understanding of the theory behind why certain medicines interact and the implications of these interactions for effective treatment. This introduction allows readers to appreciate the scope and seriousness of the subject matter, establishing Paris's intent to elevate medical practice through knowledge based on established science rather than mere tradition or superstition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Paris, John Ayrton, 1785-1856 |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Beck, John B. (John Brodhead), 1794-1851 |
| Title |
Pharmacologia Fourth American, from the Seventh London Edition |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Sonya Schermann, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RS: Medicine: Pharmacy and materia medica |
| Subject | Pharmacy |
| Subject | Pharmacology |
| Subject | Pharmacognosy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62958 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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