Guinea Pig Zero: An Anthology of the Journal for Human Research Subjects
Robert Helms
(Author)
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Description
From first person accounts of pharmaceutical studies gone bad to intricate medical histories, Guinea Pig Zero provides a fascinating look at the people who sell their bodies to science. While the book provides advice to present-day research subjects (by rating research clinics), the book also provides context by investigating the history and ethics behind this important, but little-known medical industry.
Product Details
Price
$14.95
$13.90
Publisher
Garrett County Press
Publish Date
February 08, 2005
Pages
260
Dimensions
6.24 X 9.38 X 0.6 inches | 0.72 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781891053849
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About the Author
Robert Helms has been volunteering the use of his healthy body for medical experiments since 1995. He lives in Philadelphia, PA.
Reviews
GPZ is not only a self-help guide for people considering work as a volunteer subject in medical research, but also a serious history of medical test with sobering case studies.--Chris Dodge, Utne Reader
GPZ makes clear that a good zine can get you heard. And in an age of spin, that counts for an awful lot.--David Futrelle, Salon.com
From first person accounts of pharmaceutical studies gone bad to intricate medical histories, Guinea Pig Zero provides a fascinating look at t he people who sell their bodies to science. While the book provides advice to present-day research subjects (by rating research clinics), the book also provides context by investigating the history and ethics behind this important, but little-known medical industry.--Dr. Richard M. Zaner, Ann Geddes Stahlman Professor of Medic
These are strange and frightening stories that may make our trust in the medical establishment seem naive.-- "Publishers Weekly"
Spirited writing and quite interesting subject matter distinguish this book that can't help but broaden the scope of just about any collection.-- "Booklist"
GPZ makes clear that a good zine can get you heard. And in an age of spin, that counts for an awful lot.--David Futrelle, Salon.com
From first person accounts of pharmaceutical studies gone bad to intricate medical histories, Guinea Pig Zero provides a fascinating look at t he people who sell their bodies to science. While the book provides advice to present-day research subjects (by rating research clinics), the book also provides context by investigating the history and ethics behind this important, but little-known medical industry.--Dr. Richard M. Zaner, Ann Geddes Stahlman Professor of Medic
These are strange and frightening stories that may make our trust in the medical establishment seem naive.-- "Publishers Weekly"
Spirited writing and quite interesting subject matter distinguish this book that can't help but broaden the scope of just about any collection.-- "Booklist"
