The Genius Of Louis Pasteur (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436689168)

The Genius of Louis Pasteur is a biography written by Piers Compton that explores the life and work of the famous French scientist Louis Pasteur. The book begins by delving into Pasteur's early life and education, including his struggles with poverty and his eventual rise to prominence in the scientific community. It then goes on to examine his groundbreaking research in microbiology, which led to the development of the germ theory of disease and the creation of vaccines for diseases such as rabies and anthrax. Throughout the book, Compton provides a detailed account of Pasteur's scientific discoveries and the impact they had on modern medicine. He also explores Pasteur's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other prominent scientists of his time. The book concludes with an examination of Pasteur's legacy and the lasting impact of his work on the field of microbiology.Overall, The Genius of Louis Pasteur is a well-researched and engaging biography that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Pasteur's life and contributions to science. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the scientific advancements that have shaped our world.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: Piers Compton
ISBN-10: 1436689163
ISBN-13: 9781436689168
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 388
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d