Germ theory (Science Foundations) by Goldstein, Natalie

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Germ theory (Science Foundations)
by Goldstein, Natalie

(#20001Y3)

Hardcover (library binding) — Chelsea House, 2011

Price: USD 35.00

Description: 127 pages : illustrations (some color), color map; 24 cm.
Dewey: 614.4; Audience: Young Adult

Product Overview
From Follett

Includes bibliographical references (page 119-121) and index.;"Civilizing" disease -- The "not so good" old days -- A tiny universe revealed -- Contagion -- Sour wine -- Silk and chickens -- Cultural developments -- "Magic bullets" and antibiotics -- Life in the age of antibiotics -- Looking forward. Describes major epidemics throughout history and discusses scientists in the field of germ theory and their work as well as the implications of drug-resistant germs.

From the Publisher
Presenting a comprehensive history of the development of the germ theory of disease, this book profiles major scientists who helped the theory, including Leeuwenhoek, Jenner, Pasteur, Lister, Koch, and Walter Reed. It offers an exploration of antibiotics and the modern problem of disease-resistance due to overuse of these drugs.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Chelsea House
  • Publication Date: November 30, 2011
  • Format: Hardcover (library binding)
  • Series: Science foundations
  • Dewey: 614.4
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 127 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
  • ISBN-10: 1-60413-041-5
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-60413-041-6
  • LCCN: 2010-015730
  • Follett Number: 20001Y3
  • Audience: Young Adult