Dangerous Miracle
The Astonishing Rise and Looming Disaster of Antibiotics
$46.55
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
21 September 2026
Summary
An Oxford University biologist reveals the fascinating history of antibiotics, how we burned through them, and what that means for our future health.
The discovery of antibiotics was one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Since their advent less than a century ago, antibiotics have saved millions of lives, marking one of the greatest medical advances in our history. Much like oil in the previous century, they were not invented but discovered–the most effective antib…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781668023648 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1668023644 |
| Author: | Liam Shaw |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 21 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 211mm |
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Liam Shaw
Liam Shaw is a biologist researching the evolution and spread of antibiotic resistance. After completing his PhD at University College London, for the past four years he has worked as a Wellcome-funded research fellow at the University of Oxford. His essays and journalism have appeared in the London Review of Books, Morning Star, and Private Eye.
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