Rene Dubos, Friend of the Good Earth: Microbiologist, Medical Scientist, Environmentalist - Couverture rigide

Moberg, Carol L

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1555813402 ISBN 13 : 9781555813406

Editeur : American Society for Microbiology, 2005

Synopsis

A biography of one of the most influential scientists in recent history. - Presents an in-depth examination of the life and valuable work of an eminent 20th century scientist. - Explores Dubos' many influential roles--as scientist, as environmentalist, and as humanist--and the continuing impact of his work. - Provides a full description of the methods used in the first systematic search and discovery of an antibiotic. - Illustrates the evolution of Dubos' science from microbes to humans to society and to the Earth. - Examines Dubos' role in launching the antibiotic era, revising the germ theory, and redefining health to encompass living with disease.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A biography of one of the most influential scientists in recent history. • Presents an in-depth examination of the life and valuable work of an eminent 20th century scientist. • Explores Dubos’ many influential roles—as scientist, as environmentalist, and as humanist—and the continuing impact of his work. • Provides a full description of the methods used in the first systematic search and discovery of an antibiotic. • Illustrates the evolution of Dubos’ science from microbes to humans to society and to the Earth. • Examines Dubos’ role in launching the antibiotic era, revising the germ theory, and redefining health to encompass living with disease.

This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: American Society for Microbiology
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1555813402
• ISBN 13: 9781555813406
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 292
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible