Pasteur and Modern Science - Softcover

Pasteur's stunning career has attracted a host of biographies, but this book, written by a distinguished French-born microbiologist, is among the best. Dubos displays a deep appreciation for the power and enduring significance of Pasteur's scientific work. His graceful writing style allows him to convey the excitement and significance of even the most technical aspects of Pasteur's work. Now, updated to the present day by the distinguished microbiologist, Thomas D Brock, the book also has a new forword by Pasteur scholar Gerald L Geison that places the book in its historical context. More than forty illustrations and tables have been added, as well as a glossary and additional text