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Robbins, Louise E.

Louis Pasteur: And the Hidden World of Microbes

(3) YA Oxford Portraits in Science series. Pasteur's work with microorganisms led to advances in vaccination and preventing spoilage. This detailed account of his life highlights the importance of personality, politics, and public recognition in the advancement of Pasteur's sometimes controversial career. Black-and-white historical illustrations and photos add a nineteenth-century flavor to the text. A chronology is included. Bib., glos., ind.

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