The Origins and Development of Roger J. Williams' Concept of Biochemical Individuality

1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-3-631-92772-4
Verlag: Peter Lang

Buch, Englisch, Band 26, 292 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 491 g

Reihe: Medizingeschichte im Kontext

This book reconstructs and discusses the research of Roger J. Williams, exploring the development of his concept of Biochemical Individuality. As a pioneer in the emerging field of biochemistry, Williams examined the biochemical differences among individuals and analyzed how these differences impact science, politics, and society. The analysis traces the evolution of Williams' ideas from inception to conclusion, chronologically reviewing his publications and personal documents from 1919 to 1956. It contextualizes these works within their historical, political, cultural, and scientific frameworks, investigating the terminology, bibliographical data, and scientific content to illustrate how Williams' theories evolved over time, while acknowledging both internal and external influences on this process.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brand, Georg-Benedict

Über Autor(innen)

Georg-Benedict Brand completed his secondary education in Berlin and the UK before studying medicine at the universities of Mainz and Bonn from 2016 to 2022. He currently works as a physician in the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at St. Nikolaus-Stiftshospital in Andernach. In 2024, he earned his doctorate from the University of Bonn.