A hilarious celebration of the great eccentrics who have performed dangerous experiments on themselves for the benefit of humankind.
Trevor Norton is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Liverpool, having retired from the Chair of Marine Biology. He has published widely on ecological topics. He is also an Honorary Senior Fellow at the Centre for Manx Studies on the Isle of Man where he lives. His much acclaimed books include Stars Beneath the Sea, Reflections on a Summer Sea and Under Water to Get out of the Rain.
This is a rip-snortingly entertaining omnium gatherum of the
riskiest and most extraordinary experiments in the history of
science and medicine, told in breezy-pop science manner
*Daily Mail*
Wonderful ... Professor Norton writes with engaging fluency and is
easily understood by the non-scientist
*Independent*
This book is guaranteed to make you wince, laugh and marvel at the
bravery and foolhardiness of the people who, through their own
discomfort, have made our own lives a good deal better
*Telegraph*
packed full of amusing anecdotes ... delightful
*Mail on Sunday*
His research has been intensive and his material is rich and
plentiful...This book may not be for the squeamish or the very
gentle of disposition but you soon come to share Norton's
admiration for these crazed men and women
*Spectator*
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