The history of the Cambridge School of Physiology

The episode deals with the history of the Cambridge School of Physiology, which began in the late 19th century with the arrival of Michael Foster as Professor of Physiology. The book focuses on Foster's role in the development of this school, which was influenced by many factors, including the political and social context of England, the growing importance of experimental science, and the growing role of German universities. The book also examines the work of other important physiologists, including Francis Balfour, Walter Gaskell, and John Langley, and the influence that Foster had on them. Ultimately, the book illustrates the complex interplay of factors that led to the development of the Cambridge School of Physiology as a center of cutting-edge research.