Who Goes First?
Author | : Lawrence K. Altman |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 459 |
Release | : 2023-04-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780520340473 |
ISBN-13 | : 0520340477 |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Download or read book Who Goes First? written by Lawrence K. Altman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.