The Discovery of Insulin
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Michael Bliss
About this book
In this engaging and award-winning account, historian Michael Bliss recounts the fascinating story behind the discovery of insulin – a story as much filled with fiery confrontation and intense competition as medical dedication and scientific genius.
Author / Editor information
Michael Bliss is University Professor Emeritus in the Department of History and the History of Medicine Program at the University of Toronto.
Reviews
"The Discovery of Insulin deserves a place on the bookshelf alongside such eye-openers as James Watson's The Double Helix."
London Review of Books:
'The definitive history ... well written, highly readable.'
British Medical Journal:
"Scrupulously researched and compellingly readable ... I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone with an interest in diabetes, medical history, or medical scandal and gossip."
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