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The Private Science of Louis Pasteur (Princeton Legacy Library, 306),Used
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In The Private Science of Louis Pasteur, Gerald Geison has written a controversial biography that finally penetrates the secrecy that has surrounded much of this legendary scientist's laboratory work. Geison uses Pasteur's laboratory notebooks, made available only recently, and his published papers to present a rich and full account of some of the most famous episodes in the history of science and their darker sidesfor example, Pasteur's rush to develop the rabies vaccine and the human risks his haste entailed. The discrepancies between the public record and the 'private science' of Louis Pasteur tell us as much about the man as they do about the highly competitive and political world he learned to master.Although experimental ingenuity served Pasteur well, he also owed much of his success to the polemical virtuosity and political savvy that won him unprecedented financial support from the French state during the late nineteenth century. But a close look at his greatest achievements raises ethical issues. In the case of Pasteur's widely publicized anthrax vaccine, Geison reveals its initial defects and how Pasteur, in order to avoid embarrassment, secretly incorporated a rival colleague's findings to make his version of the vaccine work. Pasteur's premature decision to apply his rabies treatment to his first animalbite victims raises even deeper questions and must be understood not only in terms of the ethics of human experimentation and scientific method, but also in light of Pasteur's shift from a biological theory of immunity to a chemical theorysimilar to ones he had often disparaged when advanced by his competitors.Through his vivid reconstruction of the professional rivalries as well as the national adulation that surrounded Pasteur, Geison places him in his wider cultural context. In giving Pasteur the close scrutiny his fame and achievements deserve, Geison's book offers compelling reading for anyone interested in the social and ethical dimensions of science.Originally published in 1995.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest printondemand technology to again make available previously outofprint books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Private Science of Louis Pasteur'? A: The book focuses on the controversial biography of Louis Pasteur, exploring the secrecy surrounding his laboratory work and highlighting the ethical issues related to his scientific achievements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Private Science of Louis Pasteur' is Gerald Geison.
- Q: When was 'The Private Science of Louis Pasteur' originally published? A: The book was originally published on November 25, 1996.
- Q: What topics does the book address regarding Louis Pasteur's work? A: The book addresses topics such as Pasteur's development of the rabies vaccine, the ethical concerns of human experimentation, and the discrepancies between his public and private scientific practices.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Private Science of Louis Pasteur' have? A: The book contains 392 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'The Private Science of Louis Pasteur' is paperback.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under History & Philosophy.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What technology does the Princeton Legacy Library use for their editions? A: The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to produce their editions.
- Q: What is the significance of the Princeton Legacy Library? A: The Princeton Legacy Library aims to increase access to important scholarly works previously out of print, preserving the original texts in durable formats.