Guinea Pig Zero: An Anthology of the Journal for Human Research Subjects
Author: Robert Helms
From first person accounts of pharmaceutical studies gone bad to intricate medical histories, Guinea Pig Zero provides a fascinating look at the people who sell their bodies to science. While the book provides advice to present-day research subjects (by rating research clinics), the book also provides context by investigating the history and ethics behind this important, but little-known medical industry.
Publishers Weekly
In 1996, freelance lab rat and activist Robert Helms, under the nom de plume Guinea Pig Zero, began to publish a zine with the same name; in Guinea Pig Zero: An Anthology of the Journal for Human Research Subjects, he gathers together a few dozen contributions (many of which he penned) exploring "this dark little corner of modern science from the subject's own viewpoint." From Donno's tale of going bonkers in a sleep-deprivation study, to Beth Lavoie's discussion of the various poisons to which soldiers in the Gulf War were exposed, to Helms's history of a 1935 test subject strike, these are strange and frightening stories that may make our trust in the medical establishment seem na ve. (July) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
What People Are Saying
Jeff Kelly
I guess it should come as no surprise that the job market in present day America has devolved to the point where people sell their bodies to science for a living. After all, people have whored themselves out to bosses throughout time eternal. Disturbing as this may be, Guinea Pig Zero is a great documentation of the present state of affairs, not only giving insight into a little known work world but also making the past come alive with well researched historical information. How far will science go? Guinea Pig Zero tells us a lot further then we'd care to think about.
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Walking for Fitness: The Beginner's Handbook
Author: Marnie Caron
Walking is the most popular physical activity in North America, and for good reason: it can be done by people of all ages and all levels of physical ability, the risk of injury is low, and it doesn’t require a carload of expensive equipment. Best of all, brisk walking for just 30 minutes four times a week reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and other health problems. This comprehensive guide helps readers make the most of their walking. It offers two step-by-step programs developed by fitness professionals; advice on shoes, clothing, nutrition, and routes; tips on staying motivated and avoiding injury; stories from real-life walkers; and ways to include friends and family. Whether the goal is to return to activity, reduce the risk of illness and injury, or to minimize one’s impact on the environment, this encouraging book helps readers put their best foot forward.
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