Fundamentals and Applications of Controlled Release Drug Delivery

by Siepmann, Juergen; Siegel, Ronald A.; Rathbone, Michael J.; Langer, Robert

• ISBN13: 9781461408802
• ISBN10: 1461408806
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-14
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

This book approaches the subject from a mechanistic perspective that pitches the language at a level that is understandable to those entering the field and who are not familiar with its common phrases or complex terms. It provides a simple encapsulation of concepts and expands on them. In each chapter the basic concept is explained as simply and clearly as possible without a great deal of detail, then in subsequent sections additional material, exceptions to the general rule, examples, etc., is introduced and built up. Such material was generously supplemented with diagrams; conceptually elegant line diagrams in two or three colors. The artwork was well thought out and able to condense the scientific principles into a novel and visually exciting form. The diagrams encourage browsing or draw the reader to salient points. In addition, the technique of highlighting key concepts in a separate box is used throughout each chapter.