Never Sang for Hitler: The Life and Times of Lotte Lehmann, 1888–1976 - Hardcover

Kater, Michael H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521873924 ISBN 13: 9780521873925

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Horizontal gene transfer is a major driving force in the evolution of many bacterial pathogens. The development of high-throughput sequencing tools and more sophisticated genomic and proteomic techniques in recent years has resulted in a better understanding of this phenomenon. Written by leading experts in the field, this edited volume is aimed at graduate students and researchers and provides an overview of current knowledge relating to the evolution of microbial pathogenicity. This volume provides an overview of the mechanisms and biological consequences of the genome rearrangements resulting from horizontal gene transfer, in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, as well as overviews of the key mobile genetic elements involved. Subsequent chapters focus on paradigms for the evolution of important bacterial pathogens, including Salmonella enterica, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus. The influence of socioeconomic parameters in the dissemination of transferable elements, such as antibiotic resistant genes in bacteria, is also discussed.

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Review:

'... it not only rivals the type of research-driven tour de force we have come to expect of Kater, but it is also a labor of love. There is no way for the author to hide his admiration for Lehmann's talent, his wonder at her larger-than-life persona, and even at times his disappointment in her professional and personal choices. Kater has once again managed to amaze us, and we can only await with eager anticipation his next magnum opus.' The Journal of Central European History

Book Description:

Lotte Lehmann ranks among the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century, famous for the unique quality of her lyric soprano. Rather than a traditional biography, this book is both a descriptive narrative of Lehmann's life and a critical analysis of the interconnections of the artist and society.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521873924
• ISBN 13: 9780521873925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416