Great Feuds in Medicine : Ten of the Liveliest Disputes Ever

In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Great Feuds in Science, Hellman tells the stories of the ten most heated and important disputes of medical science. Featuring a mix of famous and lesser known stories, Great Feuds in Medicine includes the fascinating accounts of William Harvey?s battle with the medical establishment over his discovery of the circulation of blood; Louis Pasteur?s fight over his theory of germs; and the nasty dispute between American Robert Gallo and French researcher Luc Montagnier over who discovered the HIVvirus. An informative and insightful look at how such medical controversies are not only typical, but often necessary to the progress of the science.

HAL HELLMAN is the author of twenty-seven popular science books, including Great Feuds in Science (Wiley) and the six-book series World of the Future. He has also written science articles for the New York Times, Omni, Reader’s Digest, Psychology Today, and Geo.