Alexander Fleming: The Man and the Myth

摘要: The story of penicillin has become the Alexander Fleming: world opinion conferred upon him sole credit for what is arguably single most important medical discovery ever made. Gwyn Macfalane's sensitive analysis this much-mytholigized area history makes a persuasive case major reappraisal Fleming's role. Macfarlane, widely acclaimed author Howard Florey (OUP, 1985), discusses background and personality, impressive rise in profession, crucial discoveries 1928, public recognition adulation 1940s. His account as compelling study human behavior it careful examination scientific discovery.