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OverviewThe author of Life and Death on 10 West chronicles the fascinating true story of the Oxford scientists who discovered penicillin by experimenting on mold, creating a family of drugs that would eradicate some of the worst diseases in human history. Reprint. 35,000 first printing. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eric LaxPublisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc Imprint: Owl Books,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.320kg ISBN: 9780805077780ISBN 10: 0805077782 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 01 December 2004 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsBeautifully researched and written, alive with scientific and human insight, Lax's fine book likely will become the classic account of penicillin's true medical beginnings. -- Los Angeles Times Book Review Author InformationEric Lax is the author of Woody Allen, A Biography and Life and Death on 10 West, both New York Times Notable Books. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Life, The Atlantic Monthly, and Esquire, as well as in many other magazines and newspapers. He lives with his wife and two sons in Los Angeles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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