Louis Pasteur, Free Lance of Science (Da Capo Series in Science)

Rating:
Summary: An intricate but readable protrait
Review: This a rounded portrait of a scientific career and of nineteenth century science. Dubos traces the threads of Pasteur's research, shows his inspiration & practical skill, & shows the limitations imposed by time & place. The whole is readable & well oranized.

Rating:
Summary: An intricate but readable protrait
Review: This a rounded portrait of a scientific career and of nineteenth century science. Dubos traces the threads of Pasteur's research, shows his inspiration & practical skill, & shows the limitations imposed by time & place. The whole is readable & well oranized.

Rating:
Summary: This book is not an autobiography
Review: This is a book that praises Pasteur, but has no order to the presentation of either his life or his work. One word can sum it up: disorganized. There are many better bios available of Pasteur.

Rating:
Summary: This book is not an autobiography
Review: This is a book that praises Pasteur, but has no order to the presentation of either his life or his work. One word can sum it up: disorganized. There are many better bios available of Pasteur.