--- product_id: 22102012 title: "No Paperback – November 1, 2000" brand: "carl djerassi" price: "€ 23.78" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/22102012-no-paperback-november-1-2000 store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # No Paperback – November 1, 2000 **Brand:** carl djerassi **Price:** € 23.78 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** No Paperback – November 1, 2000 by carl djerassi - **How much does it cost?** € 23.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/22102012-no-paperback-november-1-2000) ## Best For - carl djerassi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted carl djerassi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review Original and unexpectedly engrossing. -- San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle Book Review Read more About the Author Carl Djerassi is an internationally renowned scientist whose books include the novel Marx, Deceased; his autobiography The Pill, Pygmy Chimps, and Degas' Horse; essay, poetry, and short-story collections and two plays. A professor of chemistry at Stanford University, he is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and is one of the few American scientists to have been awarded both the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology. Read more ## Images ![No Paperback – November 1, 2000 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/4163vDylmBL.jpg) ![No Paperback – November 1, 2000 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31ew8CmhxrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ To those who are good in physiology of the blood vessels and the issue ... *by M***H on December 16, 2014* To those who are good in physiology of the blood vessels and the issue of NO in dilating them and to those who thought of using or used Viagra/Cialis etc, an eye opener and fun Science with Fiction ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The science is impeccable and presented tongue in cheek *by C***S on September 11, 1998* After I read Frances Brodsky's review of NO in Nature, I ordered the book. I enjoyed NO tremendously. As an academic viral immunologist who has serendipitously discovered the potency of NO as an antiviral in encephalitis, I found the science impeccable and tongue in cheek. The book was very well written, with engaging characters. As a woman scientist, I found the travails of the protagonist valid. I only wish that love were so easy to obtain in my circles. The complexities of establishing a biotech company as well as sheparding a product through the FDA are illustrated in the plot, as well. Thank you for a week's free time diversion! ### ⭐⭐ No No Renu *by V***M on August 19, 1999* "Welcome to the tribe." So concludes Carl Djerassi's latest novel, NO---the final work in his science-in-fiction tetralogy. His terse ending summarizes one of the novel's recurring themes---the often primal behavior of research scientists. By referring to their "Nobel lust" or to their quest for financial rewards, Djerassi compels the reader to consider scientists from a more human perspective---one where fierce competition motivates decisions in scientific activity. In previous novels Djerassi has examined this cutthroat mentality in the context of authorship, in vitro fertilization , and cancer research. This time, by picking up on the frenzy surrounding Viagra, Djerassi sets the stage when he turns his characters' attentions toward the molecule nitric oxide (NO) as a potential cure for penile dysfunction.However, the real focus should be on a drug to cure Djerassi's fictive dysfunction. Although his science is engaging, his fiction remains uninspired. Detached dialogue fails to light any sparks on the page and leaves the reader with an array of one-dimensional characters. Renu Krishnan, the protagonist of the story, is an Indian chemist who works with a group of scientists and investors to bring a device to the market that helps male impotence. We watch her transform into a biotech executive and lose sight of pure science; her sacrifices are many, often at the expense of her family. Yet in spite of her struggle, Djerassi fails to give Renu depth and her unconvincing flawlessness precludes a connection with the reader. This is unfortunate, since her position as a female scientist in a predominantly male field is exceptional.Djerassi struggles in other aspects of the book as well. By disclosing from the outset that nitric oxide does in fact work, he has erased the element of mystery that normally paces a book. In later sub-plots he similarly fails to create suspense. As a result, NO loses momentum early on and emerges only as a stodgy, carefully constructed tale.Nonetheless, the book does have value. His science-in-fiction approach differs from science fiction in that the science is accurate, and his examination of the step-by-step process involved in developing a new drug---ranging from FDA requirements and clinical trials to marketing and potential lawsuits---is highly informative. Djerassi's commentary on the opportunities for research in academia versus the biotech industry is intriguing, as is his occasional reference to Indian and Israeli customs. And, if one has enjoyed Djerassi's other works, NO is replete with characters from previous novels. Just don't expect them to move you.---Vanessa J. 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