Introduction
Section I. Overview and historical background of drug resistance. The science of drug resistance
The role of human behavior in drug resistance
The scope of the problem today
Specific diseases
Measures to combat drug resistance
Section II. Contemporary issues and debates. Drug resistance as a national and international issue
Changing physician and pharmacist behavior
Changing patient behavior
Balancing individual and societal rights
Contributions of research to the fight against drug resistance
Antibiotics in animal husbandry
Section III. Resources. Primary documents
Timeline
Sources for further information.