Genesis of the Salk Institute: The Epic of Its Founders

This work is a personal account of the origins and early years of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Bourgeois crafts an engaging study that draws on her involvement with the Institute and on related archives, interviews, and informal conversations.

The volume discusses the people who founded the Institute and built a home for renowned research—leading scientists of the time as well as non—scientists of stature in finance, politics, philanthropy, publishing, and the humanities. The e...