Penicillin man : Alexander Fleming and the antibiotic revolution
Brown, Kevin2004
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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.
Main title:
Penicillin man : Alexander Fleming and the antibiotic revolution / Kevin Brown ; foreword by Mark Porter.
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Imprint:
Stroud : Sutton, 2004.
Collation:
xi, 300 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., facsims., ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-287) and index.
ISBN:
9780750931526 (hbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1322617