"We think of transplant surgery as one of the medical wonders of the modern world, but it's a lot older than you think. As ancient as the pyramids, its history is even more surprising. Cultural historian Paul Craddock takes us on a journey from sixteenth-century skin grafting to contemporary stem cell transplants, uncovering stories of experiments and operations performed by unexpected people in unexpected places. Bringing together philosophy, science, and cultural history, Spare Parts explores how transplant surgery ...
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"We think of transplant surgery as one of the medical wonders of the modern world, but it's a lot older than you think. As ancient as the pyramids, its history is even more surprising. Cultural historian Paul Craddock takes us on a journey from sixteenth-century skin grafting to contemporary stem cell transplants, uncovering stories of experiments and operations performed by unexpected people in unexpected places. Bringing together philosophy, science, and cultural history, Spare Parts explores how transplant surgery constantly tested the boundaries between human, animal, and machine. It shows us that the history--and future-- of transplant surgery is tied up with questions not only about who we are, but also what we are, and what we might become"--Publisher's description.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
