Wayne August Wiegand je americký historik knihoven, autor a akademik, který se věnuje zkoumání kulturního a společenského dopadu knihoven. Jeho práce se zaměřuje na historii amerických veřejných knihoven a jejich roli v americké společnosti. Wiegandův přístup je založen na podrobném historickém výzkumu a analýze, který odhaluje, jak knihovny utvářely a byly utvářeny společenskými změnami. Jeho psaní často zdůrazňuje lidský rozměr historie knihoven a jejich význam pro komunity.
Focusing on the history and management of public school libraries in America, this book offers crucial insights for those overseeing the nation's 80,000 public school libraries. It addresses significant gaps in the understanding of librarianship within educational contexts, providing valuable background information for school library professionals and educators alike.
An accessible discussion of the evolution of our understanding of microbes Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists: A History of the Microbiome and Metagenomics by William C. Summers is an enlightening journey through the fascinating world of microbiology, exploring its history, challenges, and the revolutionary concept of the microbiome. Summers draws from his unique perspective as both a practicing microbiologist and a historian of science, influenced by early microbiological literature and his own extensive career, presenting how our understanding of microbes evolved from concepts of simple germs to complex, essential elements of life. Summers skillfully ties together key players and eras in the microbial sciences into a concise narrative, from early microscopic observations to the revolutionary developments in genetic analysis and metagenomics, highlighting our ever-evolving understanding of the diverse microbial world. Written in an engaging and approachable prose, Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists is a compelling read for anyone interested in the profound impact of microorganisms on our world.