Who Goes First?: The Story of Self-Experimentation in Medicine (EPUB)

Who Goes First?: The Story of Self-Experimentation in Medicine (EPUB)

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This book by Lawrence K. Altman explores the history of self-experimentation in medicine, including stories of pioneering researchers and important medical advancements. The book has a new preface regarding the ethics and controversy surrounding self-experimentation. It has 454 pages and was first printed by the University of California Press in 1998. ISBN-10: 0520212819, ISBN-13: 978-0520212817.

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Who Goes First?: The Story of Self-Experimentation in Medicine (EPUB)

A History of Self-Experimentation
By Lawrence K. Altman
Explore the controversial practice of self-experimentation with Lawrence Altman, the author of the only complete history on the topic. This book delves into the stories of pioneering researchers and how their work brought about some of the most significant medical advancements in recent and past centuries. From the development of anesthesia to yellow fever to heart disease, Altman takes readers on a journey of discovery. With a new preface, the author brings readers up to date on the practice, discussing its ethical implications and continuing controversy.

Product Details

  • Publisher: University of California Press; First Edition (May 12, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • eBook Digital: 454 pages
  • ISBN-10: 0520212819
  • ISBN-13: 978-0520212817

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