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Silverstein, Arthur Matthew was born on August 6, 1928 in New York City. Son of Sol and Beatrice (Pearl) Silverstein.
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This is a professional-level intellectual history of the development of immunology from about 1720 to about 1970. Beginning with the work and insights of the early immunologists in the 18th century, Silverstein traces the development of the major ideas which have formed immunology down to the maturation of the discipline in the decade following the Second World War. Emphasis is placed on the philosophic and sociologic climate of the scientific milieu in which immunology has developed, providing a background to the broad culture of the discipline. Key Features * A professional-level intellectual history of the development of immunology from about 1720 to 1970, with emphasis placed on the social climate of the scientific milieu in which modern immunology evolved * Written by an author very well known both as a historian of medical science and for his substantial research contributions to the immunopathology of the eye * The only complete history of immunology available
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Written by an immunologist, this book traces the concept of immunity from ancient times up to the present day, examining how changing concepts and technologies have affected the course of the science. It shows how the personalities of scientists and even political and social factors influenced both theory and practice in the field. With fascinating stories of scientific disputes and shifting scientific trends, each chapter examines an important facet of this discipline that has been so central to the development of modern biomedicine. With its biographical dictionary of important scientists and its lists of significant discoveries and books, this volume will provide the most complete historical reference in the field. • Written in an elegant style by long-time practicing immunologist • Discusses the changing theories and technologies that guided the field • Tells of the exciting disputes among prominent scientists • Lists all the important discoveries and books in the field • Explains in detail the many Nobel prize-winning contributions of immunologists
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Written by an immunologist, this book traces the concept of immunity from ancient times up to the present day, examining how changing concepts and technologies have affected the course of the science. It shows how the personalities of scientists and even political and social factors influenced both theory and practice in the field. With fascinating stories of scientific disputes and shifting scientific trends, each chapter examines an important facet of this discipline that has been so central to the development of modern biomedicine. With its biographical dictionary of important scientists and its lists of significant discoveries and books, this volume will provide the most complete historical reference in the field. . Written in an elegant style by long-time practicing immunologist . Discusses the changing theories and technologies that guided the field . Tells of the exciting disputes among prominent scientists . Lists all the important discoveries and books in the field . Explains in detail the many Nobel prize-winning contributions of immunologists
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Silverstein, Arthur Matthew was born on August 6, 1928 in New York City. Son of Sol and Beatrice (Pearl) Silverstein.
Bachelor of Arts, Ohio State University, 1948; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1954; Honorary Doctor of Science, U. Granada, Spain, 1986.
Research assistant, Sloan Kettering Institute, New York City, 1948-1949; biochemist, New York Health Research Laboratory, New York City, 1949-1952; senior biochemist, New York Health Research Laboratory, Albany, 1952-1954; chief immunobiology, Armed Forces Institute Pathology, Washington, 1956-1964; associate professor, Johns Hopkins School Medicine, Baltimore, 1964-1967; professor, Johns Hopkins School Medicine, 1967-1989; professor emeritus, Johns Hopkins School Medicine, since 1989. Consultant National Institutes of Health, 1963-1977.
(Written by an immunologist, this book traces the concept ...)
(Written by an immunologist, this book traces the concept ...)
(This is a professional-level intellectual history of the ...)
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Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1956. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association Immunologists, British Society Immunology, Association Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (trustee 1984-1987, president 1988), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Frances Swimmer, 1950. Children– Alison, Mark, Judith.