First Cut: A Season in the Human Anatomy Lab
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Book Overview
With humor, compassion, and wisdom, Howard Carter recounts the semester he spent watching first-year medical students in a human anatomy lab. From the tentative early incisions of the back, the symbolic weight of extracting the heart, and by the end, the curious mappings of the brain, we embark on a path that is at once frightening, awesome, and finally redemptive.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:031219546X
ISBN13:9780312195465
Release Date:July 1998
Publisher:St. Martins Press-3PL
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Great Look at the Experience in the Anatomy Lab
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I bought this book before attending graduate school for Physical Therapy, where we have cadaveric dissection. I found this book to be a great tool to prepare myself for what it might be like in the anatomy lab. I really recommend it for anyone preparing for this wonderful learning experience.
Wonderful Glimpse Into the 1st Year of Med School!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
As a premedical student, I thoroughly enjoyed this piece of work...It examines the physical and emotional aspects of a first year med student quite well. A must-read for anyone contemplating a career in medicine.
Well written and insightful account of a unique experience
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The author provides the reader with an opportunity to experience something unique and different -- human dissection.For those involved in medical education, the dissectioin experience is portrayed in a sensitive, insightful and accurate manner. The author's essays and illustrations of the dissections by Versalius provides a sensory of history and meaning that any health propfessions student about to take gross anatomy would find fscinating. This book is must reading for any first year medical student and should be on anyone's list who is concerned with the education of health professionals.
Should be required reading for all medical professionals!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
First Cut provides an insider's view of what really happens in the "twilight zone" of the anatomy lab. Carter has followed a group of medical students through their initial fears, failures, and eventual triumphs as they learn to cope with the human aspects of cutting up cadavers. As they do so, they gain a quiet respect and admiration for the people that, through their deaths, have given the ultimate gift of learning. This book should be required reading for all in the medical profession!
I read this book on a Saturday. Straight through.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
I read this book on a Saturday. Straight through. It was that interesting. You might find yourself slowly turning pages, afraid to see what is around the corner, like trying to time when to cover your eyes in the scary movies of your youth. You might find yourself studying the exquisitely detailed engravings from the 1400's. You might find yourself learning new words and new insights into words you already knew. You might look at yourself and others differently after reading this book. You will definitely learn something, but everyone will learn something different. One thing is certain, you will not be bored. Be prepared for a single sitting siege and choose your snack foods carefully--spaghetti, pudding, and the like are ill-advised. After reading this book, you'll probably start exercising again anyway. You'll have to read it to find out why.
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