The School of Pharmacy, University of London : medicines, science and society, 1842-2012 / Briony Hudson in collaboration with Maureen Boylan.

Front Cover; The School of Pharmacy, University of London; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword; 1'Furnishing the Means of Proper Instruction': 1841-1861; London Life; Becoming a Pharmacist; The Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain; The Pharmacy Act 1852; Teaching; The Building; The Student Experience; Other Schools; Advocacy; 2'The Commencement of a New Era': 1862-1895; The Pharmacy Act 1868; Private Schools; Provincial Education; Examinations; Teaching; Materia medica and botany; Chemistry; The Student Experience; Students' associations; Sport.

Taking advantage of being in LondonWomen Students; The School's Independence; Research; 3'For the Progress of Science': 1896-1926; Chemistry; Materia Medica and Botany; Examinations; Provincial Education; The First World War; University of London, and the Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree; Postwar Examinations; The Student Experience; Rambles; Sport; The Building; Women Pharmacists; Research; 4'The Whole Question of the Future': 1927-1948; The Building; The Second World War; Examinations; Other Schools; Teaching; University of London; The Student Experience.

5 The'Oldest New Building' in London: 1949-1960The Building; A University School; The Course; The Student Experience; 6'Winds of Change': 1961-1986; Teaching; Courses; Staffing; Equipment; Facilities; Research; The building; The Student Experience; Student numbers; Pastoral care; Halls of residence; Sport and clubs; Examinations; The University; 7'A Precious Institution': 1987-2012; A Changing University Sector; The Building; Teaching; Continuing Professional Development and Lifelong Educational Engagement; Research; Commercial Development and Application; Support for Young Researchers.

The Student PopulationLooking to the Future; Afterword: Education for the Future; Appendix: Pharmacy qualifications and courses at the School; Further Reading; Index.

The School of Pharmacy, University of London: Medicines, Science and Society, 1842-2012 represents the rich history of the University of London School of Pharmacy through numerous color photographs, important advances in the pharmacy profession, cultural milestones, biographies and more. Written in an engaging and authoritative style, this book depicts the chronological history of the school from its establishment in 1842 to the present day with a nod toward its aspirations for the future. By highlighting key periods in the school's history and showing their connection to the wider world, this book truly commemorates the heritage of the School of Pharmacy and its cutting-edge role in pharmacy innovation, research and education. For our ScienceDirect patrons, Elsevier is pleased to announce that complimentary access to the e-book is available on ScienceDirect and has been made possible by sponsorship through the University of London. Upon publication in August, please visit the book's site on ScienceDirect to access the e-book for free.

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