'British pharmaceutical industry and the First World War' in J Liebenau (ed), The Challenge of New Technology
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- Author(s) Robson, Michael
- Publication type Chapter
- Year published 1988
- Pages pp83-105
- Publisher Gower Publishing
- Place Published Aldershot
Topics:
- Name Innovation, diffusion & invention, inc technology & products
- Name Geopolitical event, natural disaster, etc, impact on business inc end of empire, war, disease, catastrophe, etc, exc industrial conflict
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Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Deals with the slowness of British chemical manufacturers to diversify into pharmaceuticals until 1914-18 when wartime conditions provided a starting point for change. Examines changes during war period and impact of new attitudes come the peace. Relates especially to Burroughs Wellcome & Co Ltd , Boots Pure Drug and May & Baker Ltd