Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Map of India viii
4. Preface ix
5. Introduction 1
6. Part 1 THE ANTIBIOTIC FRONTIER
7. 1 Early Days. A Brief History of Antibiotics in India 15
8. 2 An Empire of Pills. India, Pharmacy to the World 32
9. Part 2 PRESCRIBING RESISTANCE
10. 3 Counter Culture. Community Use of Antibiotics 59
11. 4 Clinical Dependencies. Hospital Use of Antibiotics 89
12. Part 3 FARMING SUPERBUGS
13. 5 Rise of the Chickens. Developing a Taste for Poultry 117
14. 6 Milking Antibiotics. Dairy, Shrimp, and Pharmaceutical Currents in Indian Farming 154
15. Conclusion 175
16. Epilogue 189
17. Appendix 193
18. Glossary 199
19. Acronyms and Abbreviations 205
20. Notes 209
21. Acknowledgments 239
22. Index 241