History Of Microbiology In Australia
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Shelf wear. Faded spine.
A landmark work in the history of science, this authoritative volume chronicles the development of microbiology as a discipline across the Australian continent, tracing its origins from the earliest colonial-era investigations through to the modern era of molecular biology. Written by one of Australia's most distinguished virologists, History of Microbiology in Australia presents a richly detailed account of the scientists, institutions, and discoveries that shaped the field, illustrating how Australian researchers made internationally significant contributions to bacteriology, virology, immunology, and public health. The narrative details landmark achievements such as the development of vaccines, the study of endemic diseases, and the establishment of key research bodies that became pillars of the global scientific community. Written with scholarly precision yet remaining accessible to a broad audience, the work serves as both a tribute to pioneering figures and an indispensable reference for historians of science and microbiologists alike.
Author: Frank Fenner
Format: Hardback
Published: 1990, The Australian Society for Microbiology
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Shelf wear. Faded spine.
A landmark work in the history of science, this authoritative volume chronicles the development of microbiology as a discipline across the Australian continent, tracing its origins from the earliest colonial-era investigations through to the modern era of molecular biology. Written by one of Australia's most distinguished virologists, History of Microbiology in Australia presents a richly detailed account of the scientists, institutions, and discoveries that shaped the field, illustrating how Australian researchers made internationally significant contributions to bacteriology, virology, immunology, and public health. The narrative details landmark achievements such as the development of vaccines, the study of endemic diseases, and the establishment of key research bodies that became pillars of the global scientific community. Written with scholarly precision yet remaining accessible to a broad audience, the work serves as both a tribute to pioneering figures and an indispensable reference for historians of science and microbiologists alike.