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for future pharmacists Pharmacy: A Synthesis of Sciences, a recently released book written by John T. Fay, Jr., is one of 12 in a new science resource series published by D. C. Heath and Company to enrich and to strengthen the science program in junior and senior high school classes. Author Fay, director of APHA's new Pharmaceutical Services Division, has written material that will be useful to anyone interested in the scientific aspects of the treatment of disease with pharmaceu tical products. The manuscript, prepared in cooperation with the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION, was written when the author was public relations director for Massachusetts College of
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Pharmacy. In the preface to the book, George B. Griffenhagen, editor of THIS JOURNAL, says in partThis book by John T. Fay, Jr., offers a real insight into the science of medicine and pharmacy. As it unfolds chapter by chapter, the reader will begin to understand how one science interrelates to another. Terms such as pharmacology and pharmacognosy will become clear and the reader will learn that all drugs do not come in the form of "pills." New meanings will arise from previously mysterious terms and the steps in research and development will come into focus. Phrases such as Uquality control" and "analytical methods" will take on a new
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Distribution of pharmaceutical guidance material-Michael Pachuta (center), APhA member and local pharmacist, donates books to Edna Olshefski, school librarian, and Vincent McHail, principal, for the Mount Carmel Senior High School library in connection with a fivecounty recruitment project in Pennsylvania.
Promotion of pharmacy careers in a five-county section of Pennsylvania was given a real boost at the beginning of this academic year. The libraries in 25 public schools in Montour, Columbia, Snyder, Northumberland and Union counties were visited by practicing pharmacists who presented complimentary copies of "Shall I Study Pharmacy" (~ational Advisory Commission
on Careers in Pharmacy) and "Opportunities in Pharmacy Careers" by FredB. Gable (Vocational Guidance Manuals). The recruitment program, a project of the Northumberland County Pharmaceutical Association, received excellent pUblicity in local papers. One news story listed the school libraries where interested people might read the books.
understanding. In short, this book will introduce the student and teacher alike to the intricacies of a new, wonderful world of pharmacy. Furthermore, pharmacists themselves will undoubtedly find this book useful in helping them introduce the subject of pharmacy to future members of their profession.
APHA member. Copies may be purchased directly from D.C. Heath and Company, 285 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, for $1.27 each. Information about bulk prices is available from the publisher.
This is no routine career guidance publication; neither is it a simplified textbook on pharmacy. It is instead a delightful presentation of the various segments which comprise pharmaceutical sciences, presented on a level that can be easily understood by high school students. Yet it is not so elementary that college students could not benefit from it. Indeed many of them could gain a great deal of information and insight into the world of sciences which make up pharmacy. In no other book can the reader find such a comprehensive review : of the pharmaceutical sciences.
Pharmacy: A Synthesis of Sciences should be placed in each school and library in every community served by an
Journal of the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
medI-Q Answers (Answers to MedI-Quiz on page 473)
1. (C) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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for future pharmacists Pharmacy: A Synthesis of Sciences, a recently released book written by John T. Fay, Jr., is one of 12 in a new science resource series published by D. C. Heath and Company to enrich and to strengthen the science program in junior and senior high school classes. Author Fay, director of APHA's new Pharmaceutical Services Division, has written material that will be useful to anyone interested in the scientific aspects of the treatment of disease with pharmaceu tical products. The manuscript, prepared in cooperation with the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION, was written when the author was public relations director for Massachusetts College of
local career spur
.pharmacy
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Pharmacy. In the preface to the book, George B. Griffenhagen, editor of THIS JOURNAL, says in partThis book by John T. Fay, Jr., offers a real insight into the science of medicine and pharmacy. As it unfolds chapter by chapter, the reader will begin to understand how one science interrelates to another. Terms such as pharmacology and pharmacognosy will become clear and the reader will learn that all drugs do not come in the form of "pills." New meanings will arise from previously mysterious terms and the steps in research and development will come into focus. Phrases such as Uquality control" and "analytical methods" will take on a new
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Distribution of pharmaceutical guidance material-Michael Pachuta (center), APhA member and local pharmacist, donates books to Edna Olshefski, school librarian, and Vincent McHail, principal, for the Mount Carmel Senior High School library in connection with a fivecounty recruitment project in Pennsylvania.
Promotion of pharmacy careers in a five-county section of Pennsylvania was given a real boost at the beginning of this academic year. The libraries in 25 public schools in Montour, Columbia, Snyder, Northumberland and Union counties were visited by practicing pharmacists who presented complimentary copies of "Shall I Study Pharmacy" (~ational Advisory Commission
on Careers in Pharmacy) and "Opportunities in Pharmacy Careers" by FredB. Gable (Vocational Guidance Manuals). The recruitment program, a project of the Northumberland County Pharmaceutical Association, received excellent pUblicity in local papers. One news story listed the school libraries where interested people might read the books.
understanding. In short, this book will introduce the student and teacher alike to the intricacies of a new, wonderful world of pharmacy. Furthermore, pharmacists themselves will undoubtedly find this book useful in helping them introduce the subject of pharmacy to future members of their profession.
APHA member. Copies may be purchased directly from D.C. Heath and Company, 285 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, for $1.27 each. Information about bulk prices is available from the publisher.
This is no routine career guidance publication; neither is it a simplified textbook on pharmacy. It is instead a delightful presentation of the various segments which comprise pharmaceutical sciences, presented on a level that can be easily understood by high school students. Yet it is not so elementary that college students could not benefit from it. Indeed many of them could gain a great deal of information and insight into the world of sciences which make up pharmacy. In no other book can the reader find such a comprehensive review : of the pharmaceutical sciences.
Pharmacy: A Synthesis of Sciences should be placed in each school and library in every community served by an
Journal of the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
medI-Q Answers (Answers to MedI-Quiz on page 473)
1. (C) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
(8) (0) (A) (8) (C) (8)
8. (0) 9. (A) 10. (8)
11. (0) 12. (A) 13. (0)