Book
The pursuit of perfection : the promise and perils of medical enhancement / Sheila M. Rothman and David J. Rothman.
Record details
- ISBN: 0679758356
- Physical Description: xix, 292 p. : ill., ports. ; 21 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Vintage Books, 2003.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-273) and index. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RA 418.5 .M4 R68 2003 | 30532889 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Pursuit of Perfection : The Promise and Perils of Medical Enchancement
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The Pursuit of Perfection : The Promise and Perils of Medical Enchancement
What does it mean to live in a time when medical science can not only cure the human body but also reshape it? How should we as individuals and as a society respond to new drugs and genetic technologies? Sheila and David Rothman address these troubling questions with a singular blend of history and analysis, taking us behind the scenes to explain how scientific research, medical practice, drug company policies, and a quest for peak performance combine to exaggerate potential benefits and minimize risks. The Rothmans bring an authoritative clarity to a subject often obscured by rumor, commerce and inadequate reporting, revealing just what happens when physicians view patients' unhappiness and dissatisfaction with their bodies-short stature, thunder thighs, aging-as though they were diseases to be treated.
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