In the excerpt, Skloot unfolds the events in a chronological manner, weaving together personal narratives and historical context to highlight the complexities surrounding Henrietta Lacks and her cells. She draws connections between Henrietta's life, her family's struggles, and the ethical implications of medical research, emphasizing how her cells became instrumental in scientific advancements without her knowledge or consent. By interlinking these elements, Skloot illustrates the profound impact of Henrietta's story on issues of race, ethics, and medical history. This approach deepens the reader's understanding of the intersection between individual lives and broader societal issues.
Rebecca Skloot was born in 1972.
Floyd Skloot was born in 1947.
The Colbert Report - 2005 Rebecca Skloot was released on: USA: 16 March 2010
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot has 381 pages in its paperback edition.
Rebecca Skloot financed the research for her book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" through various means, including teaching, writing articles, receiving grants, and advances from publishers. She also received financial support from family and friends during the writing process. Additionally, she dedicated years to conducting interviews and archival research to gather necessary information for the book.
Examples of narrative nonfiction include "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot, "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer, and "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls. These books tell true stories using elements of storytelling such as character development, setting, and plot.
Yes, there are many books that explore the ethics, psychology, and impact of using test subjects in scientific research. Some notable titles include "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot, "The Tuskegee Syphilis Study" by Susan M. Reverby, and "In the Name of Science" by Andrew Goliszek. These books delve into the complex relationships between researchers and participants, as well as the consequences of unethical practices.
Red Scarf Girl by Ji-li Jiang. - It is the memoirs of a girl from China that grew up during the cultural revolution. She was 12 at the beginning of the book, and it followed her along until she was an adult. She had to make choices between her family and creating a better future for her self. It was a good read.
HeLa cells were used by Jonas Salk to test the first polio vaccine in the 1950's. Since that time HeLa cells have been used for "research into cancer, AIDS, the effects of radiation and toxic substances, gene mapping, and countless other scientific pursuits". According to author Rebecca Skloot, by 2009, "more than 60,000 scientific articles had been published about research done on HeLa, and that number was increasing steadily at a rate of more than 300 papers each month.
Try it by authors: Steinbeck, Uris and Michner. There are hundreds of other excellent choices. The Harry Potter series. * Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. * Percy Jackson and the Olypians by Rick Riordan. * Harry Potter by J.K.Rowling * The Inheritence Cycle by Christopher Palioni