Nicolas Rasmussen Book order

Fat in the Fifties is required reading for public health practitioners and researchers, physicians, historians of medicine, and anyone concerned about weight and weight loss.

The narrative explores a pivotal era in which biologists found themselves at the intersection of groundbreaking science and lucrative opportunities within the private sector. It delves into the excitement and potential for innovation during this time, highlighting how scientists could achieve both financial success and recognition in their fields. The book reflects on the dynamics of ambition, the pursuit of knowledge, and the implications of merging scientific inquiry with commercial interests.

This first detailed historical treatment of the electron microscope in biology advances an original philosophical argument on the relation of experimental technology to scientific change.