In this book, John Sheehan the man who succeeded in synthesizing penicillin after others had given up, recounts the discovery and development of this remarkable drug.
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In this book, John Sheehan the man who succeeded in synthesizing penicillin after others had given up, recounts the discovery and development of this remarkable drug.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0262192047.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x1; Flat signed by John C. Sheehan on title page. Hardcover and dust jacket. Small tears to jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages. xvi, 224 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations; 22 cm. *Autographed by author. * "John C. Sheehan will long be remembered for having solved one of the most formidable and prominent problems in synthetic chemistry of the twentieth century, the chemical synthesis of the penicillins, and for helping to lead organic chemistry to new heights in the post-World War II era. He made major contributions to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, his academic home for four decades. His teaching and research were instrumental in rejuvenating chemistry and maintaining its excellence at the institute, which also received enormous financial returns from his successful work on synthetic penicillins. His fundamental research provided the chemical base for the development of modern semisynthetic penicillins, which have saved countless human lives."-National Academy of Sciences.
