The subtle beast : snakes, from myth to medicine
by
Menez, A. (Andre), author.
Title
:
The subtle beast : snakes, from myth to medicine
Author
:
Menez, A. (Andre), author.
ISBN
:
9780203422670
9781134451616
9781134451562
9781134451609
Physical Description
:
1 online resource (160 pages)
Series
:
Science spectra book series ; Volume 4
Science spectra ; Volume 4.
Contents
:
Men and snakes : truths and fallacies -- Snakes and myths -- Snakes and early medicine -- The origin of snakes -- What are snakes? -- Classification of snakes -- Discovery of snake venoms -- Snake venom potency -- Clinical aspects of snake poisoning -- Non-toxic venom components -- What are snake toxins? -- Toxins in action -- Stopping the action of toxins -- From toxins to drugs.
Subject Term
:
Snakes.
Poisonous snakes -- Venom.
Snakes -- Mythology.
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | [[missing key: search.ChildField.HOLDING]] | Status |
|---|
| Online Library | E-Book | 540322-1001 | QL666 .O6 M46 2003 | | CRC E-Books |