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Gradon Carter & P. Hammond
From Biological Warfare to Healthcare [PDF ebook]
Porton Down, 1940-2000

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Using primary sources and personal experience, this book traces the origins of microbiology at the government establishments at Porton Down. Begun in secrecy during World War II, early work concentrated on a response to the threat of biological warfare from Germany. It traces Porton”s pioneering work on deadly diseases such as anthrax, through to the Centre”s modern role in healthcare. It provides an invaluable source of information for scientists and historians alike, particularly for those interested in political and military history.

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Format PDF ● Pages 304 ● ISBN 9780230287211 ● Publisher Palgrave Macmillan UK ● Published 2001 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 4968511 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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