Experiment Perilous: Physicians and Patients Facing the Unknown

by Renee C. Fox

Overview

"This is a brilliant work of lasting value to both sociology and anthropology by a person combining the talent of keen observer with the highest level of theoretical sophistication. . . a major contribution to our understanding of the nature and structure of a significant social situation."—David M. Schneider, The University of Chicago.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138523258
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/30/2024
Pages:	292
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Renee C. Fox

Table of Contents

Introduction to the 1974 Edition

1. Introduction to the Metabolic Research Group

and Ward F-Second

2. The Physicians of the Metabolic Group:

Some of their Problems and Stresses

3. How the Physicians of the Metabolic Group Came

to Terms with their Problems and Stresses

4. The Patients of Ward F-Second: Some of their

Problems and Stresses

5. How the Patients of Ward F-Second Came to

Terms with their Problems and Stresses

6. Three F-Seconders: Paul O'Brian, Leo Angelico,

and Jackie Foote

7. Ward F-Second, the Metabolic Group, and the

Sociologist

8. General Significance of "Experiment Perilous"

Epilogue

Index