Jokichi Takamine: A Record Of His American Achievements (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168989161)

Jokichi Takamine: A Record Of His American Achievements is a book written by K.K. Kawakami that documents the life and accomplishments of Jokichi Takamine, a Japanese chemist who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry in the United States. The book chronicles Takamine's journey from his early years in Japan to his immigration to the United States, where he established himself as a prominent figure in the scientific community. The book also highlights Takamine's groundbreaking work in isolating adrenaline and creating the hormone epinephrine, which has since become a critical drug in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions. Through this comprehensive account of Takamine's life and work, readers gain a deeper understanding of the impact that he had on the field of biochemistry and the scientific community as a whole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: K. K. Kawakami
ISBN-10: 1168989167
ISBN-13: 9781168989161
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 90
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d