""Chronicles Of The Society Of American Bacteriologists, 1899-1950"" is a comprehensive historical account of the development and growth of the Society of American Bacteriologists, which was founded in 1899. The book is authored by Barnett Cohen, a renowned scientist and historian, who has extensively researched and documented the society's activities and contributions to the field of microbiology.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a specific period in the society's history. The first section provides an overview of the society's formation and its early years, including its initial objectives, membership, and activities. The subsequent sections cover the society's growth and expansion, including its involvement in World War I and II, its contributions to the development of microbiology as a scientific discipline, and its role in promoting international cooperation and collaboration.Throughout the book, Cohen provides detailed accounts of the society's key figures and their contributions to the field of microbiology, including such luminaries as Martinus Beijerinck, Selman Waksman, and Paul de Kruif. He also highlights the society's various publications, including the Journal of Bacteriology and the Proceedings of the Society of American Bacteriologists, which played a significant role in disseminating new research and findings.Overall, ""Chronicles Of The Society Of American Bacteriologists, 1899-1950"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of microbiology and the role played by the Society of American Bacteriologists in its development. It provides a fascinating insight into the society's activities and accomplishments, as well as the broader context of scientific research during the first half of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.