The most extensive, balanced, and detailed account of Pasteur's life, struggles and contributions yet written
Selected by Choice Magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title
Distinguished French immunologist and physician Patrice Debr offers an extensive, balanced, and detailed account of Louis Pasteur's life, struggles, and contributions. Drawing heavily on Pasteur's own scientific notebooks and writings, Debr presents a complete critical account of his discoveries and the controversies they raised with other scientists and occasionally with his closest associates.