lister, joseph

This engrossing, timely, and highly illustrated biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from. In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon--a profession then more feared than respected. Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that unsanitary conditions contribute to infections. Despite others scoffing at his ideas, Lister slowly changed the way all surgeons work, saving countless lives. Sibert Honor-winner Lori Alexander's accessible and lively biography of Lister contains fun--and sometimes gory--facts about the history of science and engaging illustrations by Daniel Duncan.

Provides a history of nineteenth-century surgery and recounts Joseph Lister's discoveries about germs and infection.

This book describes the work of Joseph Lister, whose antiseptic methods greatly reduced the death rates after surgery.

Explores the life and work of Joseph Lister, the "father of modern surgery.".

Presents a short biography of nineteenth-century British surgeon Joseph Lister, and chronicles his life and works which included his study of germs and development of antiseptic.