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So Very Small
Book • 2025
Thomas Levenson's "So Very Small" is a captivating exploration of the history of germ theory, tracing humanity's journey from ignorance to understanding of the microbial world.
The book details the scientific breakthroughs that revolutionized medicine and public health, highlighting the pivotal role of germ theory in combating infectious diseases.
Levenson masterfully weaves together scientific discoveries with the social and cultural contexts in which they emerged, revealing the persistent resistance to medical innovations.
The narrative underscores the ongoing battle against infectious diseases, emphasizing the importance of scientific research and public health initiatives.
The book serves as a timely reminder of the fragility of progress and the need for continued vigilance in the face of emerging threats.
The book details the scientific breakthroughs that revolutionized medicine and public health, highlighting the pivotal role of germ theory in combating infectious diseases.
Levenson masterfully weaves together scientific discoveries with the social and cultural contexts in which they emerged, revealing the persistent resistance to medical innovations.
The narrative underscores the ongoing battle against infectious diseases, emphasizing the importance of scientific research and public health initiatives.
The book serves as a timely reminder of the fragility of progress and the need for continued vigilance in the face of emerging threats.
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Recommended by Vas Christodoulou as a history book spanning centuries, telling the story of germ theory.
Historian of Science Thomas Levenson — How Humans Discovered Germs
