Dimensions
130 x 200 x 8mm
A Teach Yourself - Key Figures Beginner's Guide.
This book introduces you to the life and work of one of the greatest scientists of the nineteenth century. Find out how Louis Pasteur's discoveries in chemistry, bacteriology and medicine opened up new fields of research, and discover more about the accomplishments that have transformed Pasteur into a popular icon.
Peter Gosling's informative text explores:
- Pasteur's background and the times he lived in
- His role in the foundation of bacteriology
- His work on fermentation and pasteurisation
- The development of the germ theory of disease
- His involvement in the development of vaccines
- The relevance of his ideas in today's world
The facts . . . the concepts . . . the ideas . . .
