The way of an investigator : a scientist's experiences in medical research 1945 [Leather Bound]

by Walter B. (Walter Bradford) Cannon

{ 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2021 with the help of original edition published long back [1945]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. - English, Pages 233. COMPLETE LEATHER WILL COST YOU EXTRA US$ 25 APART FROM THE LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. {FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.} . Complete The way of an investigator : a scientist's experiences in medical research 1945 [Leather Bound] Cannon, Walter B. (Walter Bradford)n

233 pages, Leather Bound

First published April 1, 1984

Reviews

[John Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is part autobiography and part advice to young scientists by the eminent American physiologist, Walter Bradford Cannon. It was published in 1945 shortly before his death and summarizes his philosophy and approach to science. To appreciate the book you have to know something about Cannon. He was the second Professor of Physiology at Harvard Medical School serving from 1906 to 1942 and followed his mentor, Henry Bowditch. As an indication of the esteem in which he is held, the American Physiological Society's highest award is the Cannon Lecture given at the annual meeting of the society. To me the most interesting parts of the book were his early years leading to Harvard and how he participated in the generation of scientific knowledge as an international endeavor. He personally knew the giants of his field including Ivan Pavlov, Otto Loewi, William Bayliss, and Bernardo Houssay among others. This was in the days when going to an international congress meant a transatlantic boat trip. The book is worth reading by anyone interested in the history of American physiology.