Penicillin man : Alexander Fleming and the antibiotic revolution
Brown, Kevin, 1961-2005
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Penicillin has affected the lives of everyone, and has exerted a hold on the imagination since its first use in 1941. The story of its development from a chance observation in 1928 by Alexander Fleming to a life-saving drug is compelling. This book tells the story of the man and his discovery.
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Imprint:
Stroud : Sutton, 2005.
Collation:
xiv, 353 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2004.Includes bibliographical references (p. 314-334) and index.
ISBN:
9780750931533 (pbk)0750931531 (pbk)
Dewey class:
616.9'201'092616.92920.FLE920.FLEM
Local class:
616616.92920/Fle
Language:
English
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BRN:
400919