Louis Pasteur

By Patrice Debré

Book Overview

The most extensive, balanced, and detailed account of Pasteur's life, struggles and contributions yet written

Selected by Choice Magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title

Distinguished French immunologist and physician Patrice Debr offers an extensive, balanced, and detailed account of Louis Pasteur's life, struggles, and contributions. Drawing heavily on Pasteur's own scientific notebooks and writings, Debr presents a complete critical account of his discoveries and the controversies they raised with other scientists and occasionally with his closest associates.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801865298
• ISBN13: 9780801865299
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Louis Pasteur by Partice Debre; translated by Elborg Forster

I found the English translation so interesting that I could not put it down. I wish the book had been available when I started my own education. The author does an excellent job of relating the research of Pasteur to his historical setting. Pasteur was the model scientist and the author reveals this on page after page. This book should be required reading for students interested in any aspect of science. A well-worn copy of this book should be on the shelf of anyone interested in pursuing a career in science.