Science Fictions
John Crewdson
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Science Fictions
Published
February 2003
Publisher
Back Bay Books
Pages
704
ISBN-13
9780316090049
ISBN-10
0316090042
Description
Describes the competition between scientists--including Robert Gallo of the National Cancer Institute--over credit for the discovery of the HIV virus in a study that offers a revealing look at how scientific and research laboratories really work. In 1983 Gallo, of the National Cancer Institute, and a group of scientists at Paris's Pasteur Institute announced their isolating of separate AIDS viruses. The stakes--moneyed prizes and patents, not to mention cures--were stratospheric. By 1985, the Pasteur Institute filed suit claiming that Gallo--whose discovery was actually a dead end--had appropriated "their" virus as his own. In 1992, the National Academy of Sciences agreed, accusing Gallo of "intellectual recklessness" and "essentially immoral" behavior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Science Fictions?
This edition of Science Fictions has approximately 704 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Science Fictions?
For most readers, Science Fictions typically takes between 14h 40m and 9h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 176,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 24 days • Estimated word count: 176,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Science Fictions?
The estimated word count for Science Fictions is approximately 176,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Science Fictions?
Science Fictions was written by John Crewdson.
When was Science Fictions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.