Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek: Master of the Minuscule

by Henk Smit, Claud Biemans, Jantien Backer, et al.

In Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Master of the Minuscule, the Father of Microbiology is presented in the context of his time, relationships and the Dutch Golden Age. Although he lacked an academic education, he dedicated his life to investigating the microscopic world using handmade, single-lensed microscopes and magnifiers. An expert observer, he planned experiments and designed equipment to test his theories. His pioneering discoveries included...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004304282
• ISBN13: 9789004304284
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"