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Using primary sources and personal experience, this book traces the origins of microbiology at the government establishments at Porton Down. Begun in secrecy during World War II, early work concentrated on a response to the threat of biological warfare from Germany. It traces Porton's pioneering work on deadly diseases such as anthrax, through to the Centre's modern role in healthcare. It provides an invaluable source of information for scientists and historians alike, particularly for those interested in political and military history.
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Yes, you can access From Biological Warfare to Healthcare by P. Hammond,Gradon Carter in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & British History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- List of Plates
- List of Maps
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Establishment Nomenclature
- Microbiological Nomenclature
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Early Beginnings: The Biology Department Porton
- 3 Sea Trials: Ben Lomond and Narvik
- 4 Field Trials: The Mists of War
- 5 The Defence Years: 1951–79: Research under the Ministry of Supply and the Ministry of Defence
- 6 The New Establishment: The Largest Brick-built Building in Europe
- 7 Satellite Facilities: Manufacturing and Support Units
- 8 Within These Walls: The Susceptibility of Confined Spaces
- 9 The Political Chessboard: The End of Military Ownership
- 10 A Change of Direction: The Beginning of Civil Ownership
- 11 Commercial Possibilities: From Menace to Medicine, Virulence to Vaccine
- 12 The PHLS Years: 1979–94: From Healthcare to Warfare
- 13 A New Authority: Early Years of the Microbiological Research Authority
- 14 Men of Influence: Scientific Advisory Boards and Directors
- 15 Public Perceptions: Through the Eyes of the Press
- Appendix: The Henderson Memorial Lectures
- Notes
- Index