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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.
anesthesia. --- compelling. --- complete. --- controversial. --- dietary deprivations. --- doctors. --- ethics and controversy. --- heart disease. --- historians of medicine and science. --- history of medical advancements. --- history of self experimentation. --- informative. --- stories of pioneering researchers. --- the myth of walter reed. --- toxic shocks. --- understudied practice. --- yellow fever.
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