The Scalpel and the Butterfly

by Deborah Rudacille
The Scalpel and the Butterfly
Author: Deborah Rudacille
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1466895284
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An engrossing and eloquent study of the history and ethics of animal experimentation The heart of a pig may soon beat in a human chest. Sheep, cattle, and mice have been cloned. Slowly but inexorably scientists are learning how to transfer tissues, organs, and DNA between species. Some think this research is moving too far, too fast, without adequate discussion of possible consequences: Is it ethical to breed animals for spare parts? When does the cost in animal life and suffering outweigh the potential benefit to humans? In precise and elegant prose, The Scalpel and the Butterfly explores the ongoing struggle between the promise offered by new research and the anxiety about safety and ethical implications in the context of the conflict between experimental medicine and animal protection that dates back to the mid-nineteenth century. Deborah Rudacille offers a compelling and cogent look at the history of this divisive topic, from the days of Louis Pasteur and the founding of organized anti-vivisection in England to the Nazi embrace of eugenics, from animal rights to the continuing war between PETA and biomedical researchers, and the latest developments in replacing, reducing, and refining animal use for research and testing.

The Scalpel, the Sword

by Ted Allan
The Scalpel, the Sword
Author: Ted Allan
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2009-05-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1770703993
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Originally published in the early 1950s, The Scalpel, the Sword celebrates the turbulent career of Dr. Norman Bethune (1890-1939), a brilliant surgeon, campaigner against private medicine, communist, and graphic artist. Bethune belonged to that international contingent of individuals who recognized the threat of fascism in the world and went out courageously to try to defeat it. Born in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Bethune introduced innovative techniques in treating battlefield injuries and pioneered the use of blood transfusions to save lives, which made him a legend first in Spain during the civil war and later in China when he served with the armies of Mao Zedong in their fight against the invading Japanese. He is today remembered amongst the pantheon of Chinese revolutionary heroes. In Canada Bethune’s strong left-wing views made him persona non grata, but this highly readable and engaging account has helped to sustain the memory of a great man.

The Scalpel, the Sword

by Ted Allen
The Scalpel, the Sword
Author: Ted Allen
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 339
Release: 1973
Genre: History
ISBN: 0853453020
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In Entitled to Nothing, Lisa Sun-Hee Park investigates how the politics of immigration, health care, and welfare are intertwined. Documenting the formal return of the immigrant as a “public charge,” or a burden upon the State, the author shows how the concept has been revived as states adopt punitive policies targeting immigrants of color and require them to “pay back” benefits for which they are legally eligible during a time of intense debate regarding welfare reform. Park argues that the notions of “public charge” and “public burden” were reinvigorated in the 1990s to target immigrant women of reproductive age for deportation and as part of a larger project of “disciplining” immigrants. Drawing on nearly 200 interviews with immigrant organizations, government agencies and safety net providers, as well as careful tracking of policies and media coverage, Park provides vivid, first-person accounts of how struggles over the “public charge” doctrine unfolded on the ground, as well as its consequences for the immigrant community. Ultimately, she shows that the concept of “public charge” continues to lurk in the background, structuring our conception of who can legitimately access public programs and of the moral economy of work and citizenship in the U.S., and makes important policy suggestions for reforming our immigration system.

Roots of Steel

by Deborah Rudacille
Roots of Steel
Author: Deborah Rudacille
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2011-08-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1400095891
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As the American economy seeks to restructure itself, Roots of Steel is a powerful, candid, and eye-opening reminder of the people who have been left behind. When Deborah Rudacille was a child in the working-class town of Dundalk, Maryland, a worker at the local Sparrows Point steel mill made more than enough to comfortably support a family. But the decline of American manufacturing in the decades since has put tens of thousands out of work and left the people of Dundalk pondering the broken promise of the American dream. In Roots of Steel, Rudacille combines personal narrative, interviews with workers, and extensive research to capture the character and history of this once-prosperous community.

The Riddle of Gender

by Deborah Rudacille
The Riddle of Gender
Author: Deborah Rudacille
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2009-07-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0307490165
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When Deborah Rudacille learned that a close friend had decided to transition from female to male, she felt compelled to understand why. Coming at the controversial subject of transsexualism from several angles–historical, sociological, psychological, medical–Rudacille discovered that gender variance is anything but new, that changing one’s gender has been met with both acceptance and hostility through the years, and that gender identity, like sexual orientation, appears to be inborn, not learned, though in some people the sex of the body does not match the sex of the brain. Informed not only by meticulous research, but also by the author’s interviews with prominent members of the transgender community, The Riddle of Gender is a sympathetic and wise look at a sexual revolution that calls into question many of our most deeply held assumptions about what it means to be a man, a woman, and a human being.

Animal Subjects: Volume 1

by Caroline Hovanec
Animal Subjects: Volume 1
Author: Caroline Hovanec
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1108661440
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Animal Subjects identifies a new understanding of animals in modernist literature and science. Drawing on Darwin's evolutionary theory, British writers and scientists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries began to think of animals as subjects dwelling in their own animal worlds. Both science and literature aimed to capture the complexity of animal life, and their shared attention to animals pulled the two disciplines closer together. It led scientists to borrow the literary techniques of fiction and poetry, and writers to borrow the observational methods of zoology. Animal Subjects tracks the coevolution of literature and zoology in works by H. G. Wells, Aldous Huxley, D. H. Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, and modern scientists including Julian Huxley, Charles Elton, and J. B. S. Haldane. Examining the rise of ecology, ethology, and animal psychology, this book shows how new, subject-centered approaches to the study of animals transformed literature and science in the modernist period.

Otis Adelbert Kline: Collected Works

by Otis Adelbert Kline
Otis Adelbert Kline: Collected Works
Author: Otis Adelbert Kline
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1729
Release: 2023-12-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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Otis Adelbert Kline: Collected Works is a captivating compilation of the author's science fiction and fantasy tales, showcasing his unique blend of adventure, romance, and imaginative world-building. Kline's literary style is marked by his vivid descriptions and intricate plots that transport readers to otherworldly realms filled with fascinating characters and thrilling escapades. His works, written in the early 20th century, are a testament to the golden age of pulp fiction and the enduring appeal of classic genre fiction. Readers will be mesmerized by Kline's timeless storytelling and the timeless themes of heroism and exploration that permeate his work. Otis Adelbert Kline, a contemporary of renowned authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs and H.P. Lovecraft, drew inspiration from his own travels and adventures to craft tales that continue to captivate readers today. A prolific writer, Kline's dedication to his craft shines through in his nuanced characters and intricate plotlines that have cemented his legacy in the realms of science fiction and fantasy literature. I highly recommend Otis Adelbert Kline: Collected Works to any reader who enjoys classic science fiction and fantasy, as well as those interested in the history of genre fiction. Kline's timeless tales offer a perfect blend of escapism and entertainment that will enchant readers of all ages.