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Title:
Bacteria
Especially as they are related to the economy of nature, to industrial processes, and to the public health
Note: Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Bacteria" by Sir George Newman is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work seeks to provide a popular scientific understanding of bacteria, focusing on their significance in the economy of nature, industrial processes, and public health. The aim is to make the complex subject of bacteriology more accessible to a general audience, rather than serving as a technical manual for scientists. The opening of "Bacteria" introduces readers to the concept of microbiological life, tracing the historical development of the science of bacteriology and highlighting key figures like Leeuwenhoek and Pasteur. The introduction outlines how the study of these microorganisms has evolved and emphasizes their crucial roles in both beneficial and harmful processes in nature, including fermentation, decomposition, and disease. Newman sets the stage for a detailed discussion of various aspects of bacteriology, including the biology, classification, and functions of bacteria, as well as their impact on health and industrial applications. The tone suggests an informative exploration intended to engage and educate the reader about the unseen yet significant world of bacteria. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Newman, George, Sir, 1870-1948
EBook No.: 48793
Published: Apr 25, 2015
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Bacteriology
Subject: Bacteria
LoCC: Science: Microbiology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Bacteria
Especially as they are related to the economy of nature, to industrial processes, and to the public health
Note: Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Bacteria" by Sir George Newman is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work seeks to provide a popular scientific understanding of bacteria, focusing on their significance in the economy of nature, industrial processes, and public health. The aim is to make the complex subject of bacteriology more accessible to a general audience, rather than serving as a technical manual for scientists. The opening of "Bacteria" introduces readers to the concept of microbiological life, tracing the historical development of the science of bacteriology and highlighting key figures like Leeuwenhoek and Pasteur. The introduction outlines how the study of these microorganisms has evolved and emphasizes their crucial roles in both beneficial and harmful processes in nature, including fermentation, decomposition, and disease. Newman sets the stage for a detailed discussion of various aspects of bacteriology, including the biology, classification, and functions of bacteria, as well as their impact on health and industrial applications. The tone suggests an informative exploration intended to engage and educate the reader about the unseen yet significant world of bacteria. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Newman, George, Sir, 1870-1948
EBook No.: 48793
Published: Apr 25, 2015
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Bacteriology
Subject: Bacteria
LoCC: Science: Microbiology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.