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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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“The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment Weekly
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O que se Destaca
Compelling Storyline
Explores the profound impact of Henrietta Lacks’ cells on medical research, blending science and ethics, creating an engaging narrative that captivates both medical professionals and general readers.
Abridged Edition
Offers a concise version of the original text, ensuring accessibility for readers seeking essential insights without the commitment of a full-length book, perfect for beginners.
Cultural Significance
Addresses themes of race, medical ethics, and the human impact on scientific advancement, making it relevant for discussions on healthcare disparities and ethical treatment in medicine.
Detalhes do produto
- Acclaimed book exploring the story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells
- Reveals the dark history of experimentation on African Americans
- Highlighted in major media outlets and named as one of the best books of the decade
- Explores the connection between bioethics, race relations, and modern medicine
- Written by Rebecca Skloot who became enmeshed in the lives of the Lacks family
- Captures the beauty and drama of scientific discovery with human consequences
| Publisher | Crown |
| Publication date | February 2, 2010 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1400052173 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1400052172 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds (1.05 kg) |
| Dimensions | 6.33 x 1.27 x 9.52 inches (16.1 x 3.2 x 24.2 cm) |
Quem Deverá Comprar?
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Health Professionals
This book provides deep insights into ethics and medical history relating to cell research and human subjects.
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Students of Medicine
Ideal for medical students studying ethics, race relations, and the impact of industrial research on individuals.
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History Enthusiasts
Those interested in African American history and scientific advancements will appreciate Henrietta Lacks's groundbreaking legacy.
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Casual Readers
Those looking for light reading may find this book's themes of ethics and science too heavy.
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What is the book about?
Resposta: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks narrates the story of the Lacks family — past and present — inextricably connected to the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of. -
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What is the significance of HeLa cells?
Resposta: Taken from a Southern tobacco farmer, Henrietta Lacks, without her knowledge, HeLa cells became the first ‘immortal’ human cells grown in culture. HeLa cells were essential for the development of the polio vaccine and played a key role in making advances in cloning and gene mapping. -
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What is the impact of the book?
Resposta: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks captures the drama of scientific discovery as well as its human consequences. It creates an understanding of how bioethics, race relations and discovery come together. -
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How did Deborah feel about the stories that developed concerning Johns Hopkins and the research conducted there?
Resposta: Deborah's feelings changed over time and one would have to read the book to understand the complexity of her emotions. -
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How to download the book from audible app?
Resposta: Due to app restrictions, purchasing on iOS requires visiting the Audible Help Center for assistance. -
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I loved this book, especially how it put such a human face on the history and science. What should I read next?
Resposta: I would recommend The Emperor of All Maladies - A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee. -
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I loved this book! What should I read next?
Resposta: I just finished reading A Pledge of Silence by Flora J. Solomon and highly recommend it.
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- The story of the Lacks family is inextricably connected to the dark history of experimentation on African Americans.
- Henrietta Lacks’ cells became the first “immortal” human cells grown in culture.
- HeLa cells were vital for the development of the polio vaccine and played a key role in important advances such as cloning, and gene mapping.
- The book is named One of the ‘best’ books of the decade by The New York Times Book Review and One of Essence’s 50 most impactful black books of the past 50 years.
- Rebecca Skloot’s work shows how bioethics, race relations and scientific discovery come together.
- The book captures the drama of scientific discovery as well as its human consequences.
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