March 4- April 13, 2005, the UW Libraries is hosting "Frankenstein:
Penetrating the Secrets of Nature," a national exhibit based on Mary
Shelley's classic novel.
The exhibit explores the role of scientific experimentation and the
importance of exercising responsibility toward individuals and the
community in all areas of human activity, including science. The exhibit
also explores the life of the author, literary and historical aspects of
the novel, as well as our big screen fascination with Frankenstein's
monster.
Two events of particular interest to those in the health sciences will be
lectures by:
Dr. James Whorton, Professor
Medical History and Ethics
"How to Make a Monster: Medicine and the Creation of Frankenstein"
March 29 | Gowen Hall 301 | 7:30pm
Dr. Kelly Fryer-Edwards, Assistant Professor
Medical History and Ethics
"Risk and Responsibility: Ethical Boundaries in Scientific Discovery (as
told by Mary Shelley)"
April 5 | Gowen Hall 301 | 7:30pm
A complete list of Frankenstein events is available on the exhibit's web site.
Posted by terryj at March 23, 2005 08:19 AM to Events