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Bechamp or Pasteur: A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology

Bechamp or Pasteur: A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology

Hume, Douglas

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralMedical ReferenceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161354492
ISBN13: 9781161354492
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 1.63
Height: 0.69 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Bechamp or Pasteur: A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology is a book written by Douglas Hume that explores the scientific rivalry between two prominent French scientists, Antoine Bechamp and Louis Pasteur, during the 19th century. The book challenges the widely accepted germ theory of disease and presents evidence that Bechamp's theory of pleomorphism, which suggests that microorganisms can change form and function, is a more accurate explanation of disease. Hume argues that Pasteur's germ theory, which proposes that specific microorganisms cause specific diseases, was adopted by the medical community due to political and financial interests rather than scientific evidence. The book also delves into the personal lives and careers of Bechamp and Pasteur, shedding light on their motivations and the social and scientific context of their work. Overall, Bechamp or Pasteur offers a thought-provoking and alternative perspective on the history of biology and the origins of modern medicine.Contents: Introduction; The Mystery of Fermentation; The Microzymas; The Cult of the Microbe; Valedictory; Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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