The Great Starvation Experiment: Ancel Keys and the Men Who Starved for Science
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Discover a chilling and fascinating story of scientific ambition and human endurance with "The Great Starvation Experiment." This book details Ancel Keys' controversial research in the 1960s, where he deliberately starved men to study the effects of dietary fat on heart disease. It’s a compelling look at the history of nutrition science and the ethical questions surrounding rigorous research.
Key Highlights
- Learn about a unique and ethically complex study conducted in the 1960s.
- Gain insight into the early research surrounding the link between diet and cardiovascular health.
- Explore the motivations and methods behind Ancel Keys’ groundbreaking (and ultimately flawed) experiment.
- Understand the historical context of nutrition science and its evolution.
- Delve into a case study of how scientific research can be both impactful and ethically challenging.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press
- Publication Date: November 26, 2007
- Edition: 1st University of Minnesota Edition
- Language: English
- Pages: 288
- Dimensions: 5.88 x 0.7 x 9 inches
- Weight: 13.6 ounces
Good Fit For
- Readers interested in the history of nutrition and medicine.
- Individuals fascinated by scientific research and its ethical considerations.
- Students of history, science, and public health.
- Anyone seeking a detailed account of a controversial and impactful scientific study.
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Data de Publicação | 2007 or November 26 |
| Marca | by Todd Tucker (Author) Format: Paperback |
| Peso do Item | 13,6 onças |
| Product information | |
| Língua | Inglês |
| Others | |
| Tipo de produto | State & Local |
| Edição | 1st University of Mi |
| Editor | Univ Of Minnesota Press |
| Comprimento de impressão | 288 páginas |
| ISBN-10 | 9780816651610 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0816651610 |
| Dimensões | 5.88 x 0.7 x 9 inches |
| ISBN 10 | 9780816651610 |
| ISBN13 | 978-0816651610 |