Bechamp or Pasteur: A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology - Hardcover

by E. Douglas Hume (Author), S. Judd Lewis (Foreword by)

Bechamp Or Pasteur: A Lost Chapter In The History Of Biology is a book written by E. Douglas Hume that explores the life and work of two prominent scientists in the field of microbiology - Antoine Bechamp and Louis Pasteur. The book delves into the debate between the two scientists over the germ theory of disease and the role of microorganisms in causing illness.Hume argues that Bechamp's theory of pleomorphism, which posits that microorganisms can change form and function depending on their environment, was more accurate than Pasteur's germ theory, which suggests that specific microorganisms cause specific diseases. The book also discusses the political and social influences that may have contributed to the widespread acceptance of Pasteur's theory over Bechamp's.Through detailed research and analysis, Hume presents a compelling case for re-examining the contributions of Bechamp to the field of biology and microbiology. The book is a fascinating exploration of the history of science and the complex personalities and theories that have shaped our understanding of the world around us.This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.