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Book Synopsis: Paul Craddock's Spare Parts offers an original look at the history of medicine itself through the rich, compelling, and delightfully macabre story of transplant surgery from ancient times to the present day.
How did an architect help pioneer blood transfusion in the 1660's?
Why did eighteenth-century dentists buy the live teeth of poor children?
And what role did a sausage skin and an enamel bath play in making kidney transplants a reality?
We think of transplant surgery as one of the medical wonders of the modern world. But transplant surgery is as ancient as the pyramids, with a history more surprising than we might expect. Paul Craddock takes us on a journey - from sixteenth-century skin grafting to contemporary stem cell transplants - uncovering stories of operations performed by unexpected people in unexpected places. Bringing together philosophy, science and cultural history, Spare Parts explores how transplant surgery constantly tested the boundaries between human, animal, and machine, and continues to do so today.
Witty, entertaining, and illuminating, Spare Parts shows us that the history - and future - of transplant surgery is tied up with questions about not only who we are, but also what we are, and what we might become.
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Discover the fascinating and untold stories behind the history of medicine with Spare Parts: The Story of Medicine Through the History of Transplant Surgery. This captivating book by Paul Craddock takes you on a journey through time, unraveling the secrets of transplant surgery from ancient civilizations to the cutting-edge procedures of today. With its rich, macabre anecdotes and compelling narratives, this book offers an original perspective on the evolution of medicine.
From blood transfusion innovations in the 17th century to the bizarre practices of 18th-century dentists who purchased live teeth from impoverished children, Spare Parts will astonish you with its tales of ingenuity and human resilience in the face of adversity. Craddock also sheds light on the unexpected elements that paved the way for groundbreaking kidney transplants, including the unconventional use of sausage skin and enamel baths.
The mysteries and triumphs of transplant surgery are revealed in Spare Parts, reminding us that these procedures are not merely modern miracles, but a testament to the perseverance and ever-evolving nature of medical science. This thought-provoking book weaves together philosophy, science, and cultural history to expose the constant boundary-pushing between human, animal, and machine within the field of transplant surgery.
Prepare to be entertained, educated, and inspired by Spare Parts. Discover how ancient civilizations and visionary individuals paved the way for the modern developments in transplant surgery that we often take for granted. Spare Parts challenges us to reflect not only on who we are as humans, but also on what we are capable of becoming. Get your copy today and embark on a journey through time that will forever change your perspective on the history - and future - of transplant surgery.
Get your copy of Spare Parts now and delve into the enthralling world of transplant surgery like never before!
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