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The Great Starvation Experiment: Ancel Keys And The Men Who Starved For Science,New
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The Great Starvation Experiment is wideranging, weaving progress in the war into the daytoday suffering of the hungry volunteers. Saint Paul Pioneer PressFascinating . . . Minneapolis Star TribuneNear the end of World War II, thirtysix conscientious objectors volunteered to be systematically starved for renowned scientist Ancel Keyss study at the University of Minnesota in the basement of Memorial Stadium. Aimed to benefit relief efforts in warravaged Europe and Asia, the study sought the best way to rehabilitate starving citizens. Tucker captures a lost moment in American historya time when stanch idealism and a deep willingness to sacrifice trumped even basic human needs.Tucker provides a fascinating and moving history of the experiment, centering on the lives and experiences of the volunteers and the formidable obstacles they overcame. Tucker tells the story with verve and economy. . . . Keys, his experiment and his 36 starving men form a compelling combination. Publishers WeeklyTodd Tucker is the author of several books, including Notre Dame vs. the Klan: How the Fighting Irish Defeated the Ku Klux Klan (2004). He served on the legendary Navy submarine USS Alabama before moving to Valparaiso, Indiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Great Starvation Experiment'? A: 'The Great Starvation Experiment' focuses on the study conducted by Ancel Keys during World War II, where thirty-six conscientious objectors were systematically starved to understand the effects of starvation and rehabilitation methods for war victims.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Great Starvation Experiment' is Todd Tucker, who has written several other works, including 'Notre Dame vs. the Klan'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Great Starvation Experiment' was published on November 26, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Great Starvation Experiment' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: The listing indicates that this is a new copy of the book.
- Q: What is the intended audience or category for this book? A: 'The Great Starvation Experiment' falls under the category of State & Local history.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into the lives of the volunteers? A: Yes, the book provides a moving history of the experiment, centering on the lives and experiences of the volunteers and the challenges they faced.
- Q: What are some critical reviews of the book? A: The book has received positive reviews, with mentions of its fascinating narrative and the compelling combination of Keys's experiment with the experiences of the volunteers.
- Q: What is the significance of Ancel Keys's research in this book? A: Ancel Keys's research is significant as it aimed to develop effective rehabilitation techniques for starving populations, particularly in the context of post-war recovery efforts.