About the Book
"This is a brilliant work of lasting value to both sociology and anthropology by a person combining the talent of keen observer with the highest level of theoretical sophistication. . . a major contribution to our understanding of the nature and structure of a significant social situation."--David M. Schneider, The University of Chicago.
Table of Contents:
Introduction to the 1974 Edition
Introduction to the Metabolic Research Group
and Ward F-Second
The Physicians of the Metabolic Group:
Some of their Problems and Stresses
How the Physicians of the Metabolic Group Came
to Terms with their Problems and Stresses
The Patients of Ward F-Second: Some of their
Problems and Stresses
How the Patients of Ward F-Second Came to
Terms with their Problems and Stresses
Three F-Seconders: Paul O'Brian, Leo Angelico,
and Jackie Foote
Ward F-Second, the Metabolic Group, and the
Sociologist
General Significance of "Experiment Perilous"
Epilogue
Index
Review :
-Renee C. Fox is surely one of the leading medical sociologists in the world. Her book, Experiment Perilous, is a wonderful example of her skill, insights, and wonderful background. She combines a great deal of knowledge, with a great deal of sensitivity, and the result is a book of enduring value--a book one would like to see all physicians at least read, but then almost everyone else as well.-
--Daniel Callahan, The Hastings Center
-Both the original text and the new epilogue provide a useful framework for thinking about the inherent role conflicts, pressures and goals that guide clinical innovation. It would be hard to find a richer set of experiences than those of the patient-subjects and clinical investigators of Ward F-Second to stimulate thought and reflection about where human experimentation and clinical research has been in this country and where it ought to head in the future.-
--Arthur Caplan, University of Pennsylvania
-Experiment Perilous represents a classic work in the sociology of medicine. . . . [it is] insightful . . . compelling. . . . She writes with clarity, forcefulness and intelligence, with a sharp eye to the essential issues. . . . Experiment Perilous, with the updated epilogue, remains an important contribution to the literature.-
--Patricia A. Marshall, Loyola University Chicago
-Brilliantly observed and lucidly written, Renee Fox's Experiment Perilous has attained the status of a classic in the sociology--and history--of medicine. Our generation's growing awareness of medicine's moral dimensions makes this gemlike case study of relevance to an even broader constituency than when it was written.-
--Charles Rosenberg, University of Pennsylvania
-Experiment Perilous [is] a book which helped put medical sociology on the map. The new edition is particularly valuable.-
--Robert N. Bellah, UC Berkeley
-This is a brilliant work of lasting value to both sociology and anthropology by a person combining the talent of keen observer with the highest level of theoretical sophistication .... a major contribution to our understanding of the nature and structure of a significant social situation.- --David M. Schneider, The University of Chicago
"Renee C. Fox is surely one of the leading medical sociologists in the world. Her book, Experiment Perilous, is a wonderful example of her skill, insights, and wonderful background. She combines a great deal of knowledge, with a great deal of sensitivity, and the result is a book of enduring value--a book one would like to see all physicians at least read, but then almost everyone else as well."
--Daniel Callahan, The Hastings Center
"Both the original text and the new epilogue provide a useful framework for thinking about the inherent role conflicts, pressures and goals that guide clinical innovation. It would be hard to find a richer set of experiences than those of the patient-subjects and clinical investigators of Ward F-Second to stimulate thought and reflection about where human experimentation and clinical research has been in this country and where it ought to head in the future."
--Arthur Caplan, University of Pennsylvania
"Experiment Perilous represents a classic work in the sociology of medicine. . . . [it is] insightful . . . compelling. . . . She writes with clarity, forcefulness and intelligence, with a sharp eye to the essential issues. . . . Experiment Perilous, with the updated epilogue, remains an important contribution to the literature."
--Patricia A. Marshall, Loyola University Chicago
"Brilliantly observed and lucidly written, Renee Fox's Experiment Perilous has attained the status of a classic in the sociology--and history--of medicine. Our generation's growing awareness of medicine's moral dimensions makes this gemlike case study of relevance to an even broader constituency than when it was written."
--Charles Rosenberg, University of Pennsylvania
"Experiment Perilous [is] a book which helped put medical sociology on the map. The new edition is particularly valuable."
--Robert N. Bellah, UC Berkeley
"This is a brilliant work of lasting value to both sociology and anthropology by a person combining the talent of keen observer with the highest level of theoretical sophistication .... a major contribution to our understanding of the nature and structure of a significant social situation." --David M. Schneider, The University of Chicago
"Renee C. Fox is surely one of the leading medical sociologists in the world. Her book, Experiment Perilous, is a wonderful example of her skill, insights, and wonderful background. She combines a great deal of knowledge, with a great deal of sensitivity, and the result is a book of enduring value--a book one would like to see all physicians at least read, but then almost everyone else as well."
--Daniel Callahan, The Hastings Center
"Both the original text and the new epilogue provide a useful framework for thinking about the inherent role conflicts, pressures and goals that guide clinical innovation. It would be hard to find a richer set of experiences than those of the patient-subjects and clinical investigators of Ward F-Second to stimulate thought and reflection about where human experimentation and clinical research has been in this country and where it ought to head in the future."
--Arthur Caplan, University of Pennsylvania
"Experiment Perilous represents a classic work in the sociology of medicine. . . . [it is] insightful . . . compelling. . . . She writes with clarity, forcefulness and intelligence, with a sharp eye to the essential issues. . . . Experiment Perilous, with the updated epilogue, remains an important contribution to the literature."
--Patricia A. Marshall, Loyola University Chicago
"Brilliantly observed and lucidly written, Renee Fox's Experiment Perilous has attained the status of a classic in the sociology--and history--of medicine. Our generation's growing awareness of medicine's moral dimensions makes this gemlike case study of relevance to an even broader constituency than when it was written."
--Charles Rosenberg, University of Pennsylvania
"Experiment Perilous [is] a book which helped put medical sociology on the map. The new edition is particularly valuable."
--Robert N. Bellah, UC Berkeley
