Chronology of Microbiology in Historical Context

9781555811938

1555811930

This informative and absorbing chronology presents events in the annals of microbiology in light of their historical context and identifies those individuals who made these events happen. Beginning in the 3rd millenium BC with citations of ancient medicine and diseases, the chronology follows the development of microbiology and related sciences through the 18th and 19ty centuries and culminates with the explosion of discoveries in the late 20th century.Based on the premise that knowledge of contemporary events helps our understanding of how and why particular scientific advances were made, this book includes developments in other scientific disciplines such as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microscopy, chemistry and physics as well as landmark events from social, political and cultural history.Intended as a valuable resource for teachers and students this book provides a wealth of information not usually found in standard textbooks.