Author: Christopher Sexton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1991
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This biography follows the life of Sir Macfarlane Burnet, a prominent Australian virologist best known for his contributions to immunology. Burnet developed the theory of clonal selection, which explains how the immune system recognizes and responds to foreign invaders. His work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1960, solidifying his place as a leading figure in 20th-century science. The book examines his research, his influence on the field, and his personal journey.
