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The Economy of Pathogens

The Economy of Pathogens

Robert Koch and the Illusion of Mastering Nature

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Robert Koch is one of the superstars of the scientific world. In countless publications, Robert Koch is enthusiastically celebrated as the savior of humanity, but on closer inspection, many aspects of his research appear questionable today and can only be understood in the context of his time. Koch's meteoric career in the Wilhelmine Empire is a prime example of how scientific discoveries are inextricably linked to the political and economic conditions of their time. The documentary sheds light on these conditions and interludes, drawing parallels to the problems facing infectious medicine today.

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Original Language

German

Runtime

45 mins

Rating

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Release Date

17 May 2010

Country

Germany

Cast

Hubertus Bengsch

Hubertus Bengsch

Sprecher

Christoph Gradmann

Christoph Gradmann

Silvia Berger

Silvia Berger

Ulf B. Göbel

Ulf B. Göbel

Tobias Vogt

Tobias Vogt

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