Developing New Contraceptives

There are numerous reasons to hasten the introduction of new and improved contraceptivesfrom health concerns about the pill to the continuing medical liability crisis. Yet, U.S. organizations are far from taking a leadership position in funding, researching, and introducing new contraceptivesin fact, the United States lags behind Europe and even some developing countries in this field. Why is research and development of contraceptives stagnating? What must the nation do to energize this critical arena? This book presents an overall examination of contraceptive development in the United Statescovering research, funding, regulation, product liability, and the effect of public opinion. The distinguished authoring committee presents a blueprint for substantial change, with specific policy recommendations that promise to gain the attention of specialists, the media, and the American public. The highly readable and well-organized volume will quickly become basic reading for legislators, government agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, private organizations, legal professionals, and researcherseveryone concerned about family planning, reproductive health, and the impact of the liability and regulatory systems on scientific innovations.

Autor:
AA. VV.)

Características técnicas:

• Tamaño cerrado 152 x 229 mm
• 206 páginas interiores
• Tapa rústica
• Encuadernación lomo cuadrado

En Webook cuidamos el medio ambiente, imprimimos lo justo y este libro lo haremos especialmente para ti