From the famous clone Dolly the Sheep to the Darwinian finches of the Galapagos, this book offers a fascinating and enlightening look at the use of plants and animals--including humans--in scientific experiments. Harr??? provides a fresh and fascinating perspective on research, setting aside moral reflection to simply examine the history of how and why living creatures have been used for the purposes of discovery. Ranging over five centuries, the book uncovers many extraordinary stories, including many curious incidents and ...
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From the famous clone Dolly the Sheep to the Darwinian finches of the Galapagos, this book offers a fascinating and enlightening look at the use of plants and animals--including humans--in scientific experiments. Harr??? provides a fresh and fascinating perspective on research, setting aside moral reflection to simply examine the history of how and why living creatures have been used for the purposes of discovery. Ranging over five centuries, the book uncovers many extraordinary stories, including many curious incidents and episodes.
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