René Dubos, Friend of the Good Earth: Microbiologist, Medical Scientist, Environmentalist [Hardcover]

Carol L. Moberg (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1555813402 | ISBN-13: 978-1555813406 | Publication Date: October 2005 | Edition: 1

Rene Dubos; Friend of the Good Earth: Microbiologist, Medical Scientist, Environmentalist is a biography of one of the most influential scientists in recent history. Documenting his life from his birth in 1901 to his death in 1982, this book examines the intriguing career of Dubos and his tremendous impact on science, medicine, society, and the environment. Dubos' science is presented in the context of 20th century biology, medicine, and ecology. The ecological approach that led to his discovery of the first antibiotic was the foundation for his career as a medical scientist and environmentalist. The issues he raised, including antibiotic resistance, the interrelatedness of environmental health to human health, and the potential danger of relying too heavily on vaccines and drugs to eradicate disease, continue to be provocative and increasingly relevant today. A prolific author and a passionate humanist, Dubos served as the conscience of the environmental movement and coined the popular motto "Think Globally, Act Locally." A balance of scientific and personal history, Rene Dubos, Friend of the Good Earth will engage a wide range of readers including biologists, medical scientists, bioethicists, physicians, ecologists, environmentalists, policymakers, historians, and general readers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: ASM Press; 1 edition (October 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555813402
• ISBN-13: 978-1555813406
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,015,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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