{"product_id":"william-b-wherry-martin-fischer-9781428661653","title":"William B. Wherry: Bacteriologist","description":"The book \"\"William B. Wherry: Bacteriologist\"\" by Martin Fischer is a biography of the life and work of William B. Wherry, a prominent bacteriologist of the early 20th century. The book explores Wherry's childhood and education, his early interest in microbiology, and his groundbreaking research in the field of bacterial immunology. Fischer provides a detailed account of Wherry's scientific achievements, including his work on the development of vaccines for typhoid fever and tuberculosis, as well as his contributions to the study of bacterial metabolism and the role of bacteria in disease. The book also delves into Wherry's personal life, including his marriage and family, his relationships with colleagues and mentors, and his struggles with health issues throughout his career. Throughout the book, Fischer provides a vivid portrait of the scientific and social milieu in which Wherry worked, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by early 20th-century scientists. He also explores the broader implications of Wherry's work for the field of microbiology and for public health more broadly. Overall, \"\"William B. Wherry: Bacteriologist\"\" is a compelling and informative biography that sheds light on the life and work of a pioneering scientist and the historical context in which he lived and worked.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Fischer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1428661654\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781428661653\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/25\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.64d","brand":"Martin Fischer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48800227164415,"sku":"9781428661653","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/william-b-wherry-martin-fischer-9781428661653","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}