René Dubos Bücher

An examination of man's relationship with his environment focuses on ecological problems on a global level

Pasteur's stunning career has attracted a host of biographies, but this book, written by a distinguished French-born microbiologist, is among the best. Dubos displays a deep appreciation for the power and enduring significance of Pasteur's scientific work. His graceful writing style allows for him to convey the excitement and signficance of even the most technical aspects of Pasteur's work. Revised by distinguished microbiologist, Thomas D. Brock, the book includes a foreword by Pasteur scholar Gerald L. Geison from Princeton University that places the book in historical context. The book contains more than forty illustrations and tables, as well as a glossary and additional text. For high school and college undergraduate students, as well as the general reader, this is the ideal introduction to the life of Louis Pasteur.

<b>The best-selling, groundbreaking classic by Norman Cousins on combating life-threatening illness through humor and patient participation in care.</b> <p><i>Anatomy of an Illness</i> was the first book by a patient that spoke to our current interest in taking charge of our own health. It started the revolution in patients working with their doctors and using humor to boost their bodies' capacity for healing. When Norman Cousins was diagnosed with a crippling and irreversible disease, he forged an unusual collaboration with his physician, and together they were able to beat the odds. The doctor's genius was in helping his patient to use his own powers: laughter, courage, and tenacity. The patient's talent was in mobilizing his body's own natural resources, proving what an effective healing tool the mind can be. This remarkable story of the triumph of the human spirit is truly inspirational reading.</p>

Základním tématem knihy je myšlenka, že každý člověk musí přijmout určitý díl odpovědnosti za své uzdravení z nemoci. Myšlenka o pacientově odpovědnosti není samozřejmě ničím novým, ale její základní filozofie byla jen málokdy vyslovena lépe, než v této knize. Autorovy postřehy o povaze stresu a schopnosti lidské mysli mobilizovat síly těla v boji s nemocí, jsou v souladu s objevy moderní lékařské vědy.

Il y a quelques années, Norman Cousins, rédacteur en chef de Saturday Review, tombe gravement malade. Il est hospitalisé. Les médecins diagnostiquent une spondylarthrite ankylosante et ne lui donnent qu'une chance sur cinq cents de guérir. Cousins refuse de se résigner. Il décide, avec l'aide de son médecin, de prendre en main son sort. Il quitte l'hôpital, s'installe à l'hôtel, se fait projeter les meilleurs films comiques, découvre les vertus thérapeutiques du rire, reçoit ses amis, réduit son traitement à de fortes doses de vitamine C. Il guérit. C'est toute cette aventure, ses suites et ses enseignements qu'il raconte dans cet ouvrage.