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- While most laymen could recognize Florence Nightingale as the founder of modern nursing, it's doubtful they could likewise identify Louise Pearce as one of the primary researchers in the cure for African Sleeping Sickness or Anna W. Williams as the discoverer of the diphtheria antitoxin.
- About the Author: The late King-Thom Chung was a professor of microbiology and molecular toxicology at the University of Memphis for many years.
- 220 Pages
- Medical, History
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About the Book
Women's contributions to the field of medical research are a neglected but valuable part of human history not typically covered in general textbooks and historical volumes. While most laymen could recognize Florence Nightingale as the founder of modern nursing, it's doubtful they could likewise identify Louise Pearce as one of the primary researchers in the cure for African Sleeping Sickness or Anna W. Williams as the discoverer of the diphtheria antitoxin. This book profiles 25 women who have made significant contributions to medical research, including Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Lydia Folger Fowler, Virginia Apgar, and Rosalind Franklin, among others. Each profile includes a general introduction and covers the woman's childhood or family background, her formal education, her most valuable contributions to the field, and the important events or persons which influenced her life and career. The book concludes with brief descriptions of important persons mentioned within the profiles.Book Synopsis
While most laymen could recognize Florence Nightingale as the founder of modern nursing, it's doubtful they could likewise identify Louise Pearce as one of the primary researchers in the cure for African Sleeping Sickness or Anna W. Williams as the discoverer of the diphtheria antitoxin. This book profiles 25 women who have made significant contributions to medical research, including Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Lydia Folger Fowler, Virginia Apgar, and Rosalind Franklin, among others. Each profile includes a general introduction and covers the woman's childhood or family background, her formal education, her most valuable contributions to the field, and the important events or persons which influenced her life and career.
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"Among reference works about women and science, this one is unique in its specific emphasis on women's contribution to medical research...recommend"-Feminist Collections.
About the Author
The late King-Thom Chung was a professor of microbiology and molecular toxicology at the University of Memphis for many years. He pioneered research on azo dyes-induced cancer, and his work on genotoxicology of aromatic amines metabolically produced from azo dyes received world recognition.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: History
Genre: Medical
Number of Pages: 220
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: King-Thom Chung
Language: English
Street Date: December 1, 2009
TCIN: 1002818935
UPC: 9780786429271
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-1515
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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