From Hippocrates to Lillian Wald-the stories of scientists whose work changed the way we think about and treat infection. * Describes the genesis of the germ theory of disease by a dozen seminal thinkers such as Jenner, Lister, and Ehrlich. * Presents the inside stories of these pioneers' struggles to have their work accepted, which can inform strategies for tackling current crises in infectious diseases and motivate and support today's scientists. * Relevant to anyone interested in microbiology, infectious disease, or how medical discoveries shape our modern understanding This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
American Society for Microbiology
ISBN-10
1555815294
ISBN-13
9781555815295
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111577742
Product Key Features
Author
Robert P. Gaynes
Format
Unsewn / Adhesive Bound, Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Clinical Medicine: Professional
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
466g
Height
225mm
Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Washington DC
Spine
19mm
Content Note
, Black & White Illustrations
Date of Publication
31/08/2011
Country of Publication
United States
Genre
Clinical Medicine: Professional
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