Penicillin :Triumph and Tragedy
Penicillin :Triumph and Tragedy
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Published:
15 January, 2009
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Winner of *Choice* Outstanding Academic Book 2007.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780199541614 |
| ISBN10 | 0199541612 |
| Number Of Pages | 342 |
| Item Weight | 526 g |
| Product Dimensions | 156 x 234 x 19 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Oxford University Press |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
[A] Terrific book. * History of Philosophy and Life Sciences *
...very impressive. * The Journal of BJHS *
...well written and based on outstanding research. * Journal of the Historical Association *
...an entensively researched and gripping saga...an enjoyable read...the story unfolds like a political thriller; the plot just as thrilling as the best fiction. * Dr Tina Matthews, The Bulletin of The Royal College of Pathologists *
Bud has an engaging and flowing style that allows him to tell the story in a thorough yet gripping way. This is a scholarly but very readable book; Bud's long-standing interest in the history of penicillin clearly shows in the depth and thoroughness of his analysis. * Stuart Anderson, Notes and Records of the Royal Society, 62, 335-336 *
A thorough and approachable review...a fascinating story. His prose is...precise and eminently authoritative. His data is superbly referenced. * John Dwyer, Times Literary Supplement *
...a fascinating overview of the development and marketing of penicillin. * Allen F Shaughnessy, British Medical Journal *
...a compelling perspective on the achievements of 20th-century medicine, and how they have given rise to new challenges for the 21st. * Jon Turney, THES *
[An] insightful and thorough history. * Financial Times *
This is a serious and thorough text from OUP, with a number of important messages for doctors and patients alike. * Dr Jeremy Sager, Univadis Review *
...a story full of human interest that general readers will enjoy. * Hugh Pennington, Nature *
A highly detailed account of how we arrived at what may be the threshold of a post-antibiotic age, containing a wealth of medical and social history. * Jo Whelan, New Scientist *
This extremely well-written and exhaustively researched book is invaluable in understanding the story of penicillin * I. Richman, Choice Reviews Online *
Bud's volume offers much food for thought. * The Lancet *
...a well-done, throughly researched documentary. Christopher Lawrence ISIS
...of interest to historians, scientists and anyone wishing to understand penicillin's impact on modern life. * CABI *