Description: Khler's Invention by Klaus Eichmann Georges Köhler was one of the most prominent German scientists of recent history. This scientific biography commemorates the 10th anniversary of Köhlers untimely death. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Georges Kohler was one of the most prominent German scientists of recent history. In 1984, at an age of 38, he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, together with N.K. Jerne and C. Milstein, for inventing the technique for generating monoclonal antibodies. This method and its subsequent applications had an enormous impact on basic research, medicine and the biotech industry. In the same year, Kohler became one of the directors of the Max-Planck-Institute for Immunobiology in Freiburg; his unfortunate premature death in 1995 set an end to his extraordinary career. Prof. Klaus Eichmann, who had invited Kohler to become his codirector, is one of the people who were closest to him.This scientific biography commemorates the 10th anniversary of Kohlers untimely death. Kohlers scientific achievements are explained in a way to make them understandable for the general public and discussed in the historical context of immunological research. Back Cover Georges K Flap "A cerebral, cautionary tale. Credible and scary."-- Vint Cerf, Google Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist and one of the "Fathers of the Internet" "At last, computer science has its equivalent to Scott Turow. Shumeet Baluja not only tells a compelling story, but as an expert in data mining, he also knows his stuff. His story shows how powerful and far-reaching modern search technology can be, and hence, potentially dangerous if not properly controlled. A techno-thriller with a disturbing message."-- Keith Devlin, author of The Unfinished Game: Pascal, Fermat, and the Seventeenth-Century Letter that Made the World Modern "Clever and prophetic. The Silicon Jungle will be required reading from Silicon Valley to Washington, DC."-- Marc Rotenberg, Electronic Privacy Information Center "The Silicon Jungle is an engaging and welcome addition to the literature of dystopia. The connections drawn between people, places, products, and internet usage, as well as the data-mining scientists in this suspenseful and alarming novel, show us that the decline of individual freedoms can occur not through weapons and coups, but through profiles germinated from algorithmic seeds."-- Gary T. Marx, author of Undercover: Police Surveillance in America "This novel will open your eyes to issues of privacy on the internet and to the hazards of placing uncritical, blind trust in the people overseeing this vast enterprise. Baluja tells a story about something that could happen to any of us--if youre even modestly concerned about information privacy, this is an important book to read."-- Roy Maxion, Carnegie Mellon University " The Silicon Jungle expertly explores a major what if that should interest anyone who has ever used a cell phone or Wi-Fi connection, or typed a keystroke on a computer connected to the internet. The story is intriguing, well researched, well written, and frighteningly probable. A delightfully entertaining and thought-provoking read for all."-- Retired Senior Official, National Security Agency "This novel does an excellent job of introducing the ideas behind data mining and provides greater insight into the process than anything I have seen in fiction. The book presents a number of important issues, both technical and social."-- Joseph D. Sloan, Wofford College Table of Contents The time before.- A short history of the antibody problem.- The immunological scene around Köhler.- Köhlers entry into science.- The quest for monoclonal antibodies.- Cell fusion.- Köhler in Cambridge.- Back in Basel.- The patent disaster.- The time after.- The Max-Planck-Institute of Immunobiology.- Getting Köhler to Freiburg.- "Köhlers Max-Planck-Institute".- Human relations.- Post-Nobel science I.- Post-Nobel science II.- Köhlers death.- Magic bullet.- The antibody problem today — not quite solved. Review Die Biographie wirkt ehrlich. (!) Kein Genie erscheint da, sondern ein intelligenter, eigenwilliger und fauler Forscher, der zur rechten Zeit am rechten Ort in der rechten Gruppe war. (!) Eichmanns Biographie ist eine der besten, die ich je gelesen habe. (Laborjournal) Diese englischsprachige Biographie stellt seine wissenschaftlichen Leistungen fur eine breite Offentlichkeit verstandlich dar und diskutiert sie im historischen Kontext der immunologischen Grundlagenforschung. (Transkript) Long Description Georges K Review Text Die Biographie wirkt ehrlich. (a? ) Kein Genie erscheint da, sondern ein intelligenter, eigenwilliger und fauler Forscher, der zur rechten Zeit am rechten Ort in der rechten Gruppe war. (a? ) Eichmanns Biographie ist eine der besten, die ich je gelesen habe. (Laborjournal) Diese englischsprachige Biographie stellt seine wissenschaftlichen Leistungen fr eine breite ?ffentlichkeit verstndlich dar und diskutiert sie im historischen Kontext der immunologischen Grundlagenforschung. (Transkript) Review Quote Die Biographie wirkt ehrlich. (…) Kein Genie erscheint da, sondern ein intelligenter, eigenwilliger und fauler Forscher, der zur rechten Zeit am rechten Ort in der rechten Gruppe war. (…) Eichmanns Biographie ist eine der besten, die ich je gelesen habe. (Laborjournal)Diese englischsprachige Biographie stellt seine wissenschaftlichen Leistungen fÜr eine breite Öffentlichkeit verständlich dar und diskutiert sie im historischen Kontext der immunologischen Grundlagenforschung.(Transkript) Feature Describes the discovery of a pivotal technology Vivid portrayal of a Nobel Prize Winner Tribute to an outstanding figure in immunological research Important contribution to the history of immunology Description for Sales People This is a vivid portrayal of the life and achievements of Georges K Details ISBN3764371730 Author Klaus Eichmann Pages 223 Language English ISBN-10 3764371730 ISBN-13 9783764371739 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2005 Imprint Birkhauser Verlag AG Place of Publication Basel Country of Publication Switzerland Birth 1939 Short Title K HLERS INVENTION 2005/E Illustrations VI, 223 p. DOI 10.1007/b100406;10.1007/3-7643-7413-6;10.1007/978-3-7643-7413-6 Publisher Birkhauser Verlag AG Edition Description 2005 ed. Edition 2005th Publication Date 2005-07-19 DEWEY 610 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128956646;
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ISBN-13: 9783764371739
Book Title: Khler's Invention
Number of Pages: 223 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Koehler's Invention
Publisher: Birkhauser Verlag Ag
Publication Year: 2005
Subject: Medicine
Item Height: 235 mm
Item Weight: 518 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Klaus Eichmann
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