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The Icepick Surgeon
Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science
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Obsession in the scientific community can lead to dangerous consequences, as illustrated in this true story. Bestselling author Sam Kean explores how ambition can drive otherwise rational individuals to breach ethical boundaries and commit crimes, all in the pursuit of knowledge. The narrative delves into the darker side of science, revealing the potential for noble intentions to warp into sinister actions when the pursuit of discovery becomes an all-consuming obsession.
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The Icepick Surgeon, Sam Kean
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- 2022
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- Title
- The Icepick Surgeon
- Subtitle
- Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sam Kean
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780316496513
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Science, Creative Nonfiction, Murders, Frauds, Experiments (Science), Science Critically
- First published
- 2021
- Original title
- The Icepick Surgeon: Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perched in Name of Science
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Obsession in the scientific community can lead to dangerous consequences, as illustrated in this true story. Bestselling author Sam Kean explores how ambition can drive otherwise rational individuals to breach ethical boundaries and commit crimes, all in the pursuit of knowledge. The narrative delves into the darker side of science, revealing the potential for noble intentions to warp into sinister actions when the pursuit of discovery becomes an all-consuming obsession.