Who Goes First?: The Story of Self-Experimentation in Medicine
Lawrence Altman has authored the only complete history of the controversial and understudied practice of self-experimentation. In telling the stories of pioneering researchers, Altman offers a history of many of the most important medical advancements in recent years as well as centuries past—from anesthesia to yellow fever to heart disease. With a new preface, he brings readers up to date and continues his discussion of the ethics and controversy that continue to surround a practice that benefits millions but is understood by few.
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Who Goes First?: The Story of Self-Experimentation in Medicine
Lawrence Altman has authored the only complete history of the controversial and understudied practice of self-experimentation. In telling the stories of pioneering researchers, Altman offers a history of many of the most important medical advancements in recent years as well as centuries past—from anesthesia to yellow fever to heart disease. With a new preface, he brings readers up to date and continues his discussion of the ethics and controversy that continue to surround a practice that benefits millions but is understood by few.
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Who Goes First?: The Story of Self-Experimentation in Medicine
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ISBN-13: | 9780520212817 |
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Publisher: | University of California Press |
Publication date: | 05/12/1998 |
Edition description: | First Edition |
Pages: | 454 |
Sales rank: | 300,856 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.20(d) |
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