Attributing Excellence in Medicine The History of the Nobel Prize

• Other Authors: Hansson, Nils (Editor), Halling, Thorsten (Editor), Fangerau, Heiner (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Brill 2019
• Series: Clio Medica
• Subjects: History of medicine; History of Science & Technology
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Attributing Excellence in Medicine discusses the aura around the prestigious Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. It analyzes the social processes and contingent factors leading to recognition and reputation in science and medicine. This volume will help the reader to better understand the dynamic...