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Discover the groundbreaking book 'Spare Parts' by Paul Craddock, a brand new B-format paperback published by Penguin UK in 2022. This fascinating history delves into the evolution of transplant surgery, revealing untold stories and the remarkable contributions of unsung heroes throughout the ages. Explore the astonishing journey from ancient Indian surgeons who regrafted lost noses over 2,500 years ago to the innovative breakthroughs of the seventeenth century involving blood transfusions between humans and dogs. Craddock intricately blends philosophy, science, and cultural history, demonstrating how transplant surgery has consistently challenged the boundaries of human, animal, and machine. 'Spare Parts' not only examines the past and present of this medical wonder but also prompts profound questions about identity, existence, and the future of humanity. Perfect for readers interested in medical history or those curious about the ethical dimensions of surgery, this book offers a captivating look at how far we’ve come and where we might be headed.
Order now and enjoy swift delivery service directly to your doorstep. Dive into the captivating world of transplant surgery with 'Spare Parts' and uncover the inspiring stories that shaped modern medicine.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241370261
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
An astonishing, inspiring (and occasionally gruesome) history of transplant surgery, rich in untold stories and unsung heroes
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. In Spare Parts, cultural historian Paul Craddock takes us on a fascinating journey, from Indian surgeons regrafting lost noses in the sixth century BC, to seventeenth century blood transfusions between humans and dogs, to the French seamstress whose needlework paved the way for kidney transplants in the early 1900s.
Expertly weaving together philosophy, science and cultural history, Spare Parts explores how transplant surgery has 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.
Order now and enjoy swift delivery service directly to your doorstep. Dive into the captivating world of transplant surgery with 'Spare Parts' and uncover the inspiring stories that shaped modern medicine.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241370261
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
An astonishing, inspiring (and occasionally gruesome) history of transplant surgery, rich in untold stories and unsung heroes
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. In Spare Parts, cultural historian Paul Craddock takes us on a fascinating journey, from Indian surgeons regrafting lost noses in the sixth century BC, to seventeenth century blood transfusions between humans and dogs, to the French seamstress whose needlework paved the way for kidney transplants in the early 1900s.
Expertly weaving together philosophy, science and cultural history, Spare Parts explores how transplant surgery has 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.