Cold War Resistance

In Cold War Resistance, Marc Landas explores the secret history of penicillin and antibiotics during and after World War II, highlighting their critical role in global politics and medical advancement. The book examines how Cold War tensions, particularly U.S. embargoes and Soviet countermeasures, impacted the production and quality of antibiotics, ultimately contributing to the rise of antibiotic resistance. Through a detailed historical account, Landas reveals the complex international struggle over these life-saving drugs.