Cantor’s Dilemma A Novel
Cantor’s Dilemma A Novel by Carl Djerassi, published by Penguin in March 1991, is a reprint edition comprising 240 pages. This novel explores the intense dynamics of the scientific community through the story of Professor Isidore Cantor, who has made a significant breakthrough in cancer research. As his promising research fellow, Dr. Jeremiah Stafford, prepares to conduct a crucial experiment to validate Cantor’s hypothesis, the narrative delves into the ethical dilemmas and fierce competition that characterize the pursuit of scientific accolades.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of the pressures faced by scientists in the race for recognition and success. The novel presents themes of ambition and morality within the context of medical research, highlighting the lengths to which individuals may go to achieve their goals. Djerassi’s background as a scientist informs the story, providing an authentic glimpse into the world of high-stakes scientific inquiry. This edition is available in English and offers a thought-provoking look at the intersection of science and ethics.
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When Professor Isidore Cantor reveals his latest breakthrough in cancer research, the scientific community is galvanized. Cantor’s most promising research fellow, Dr. Jeremiah Stafford, has only to conduct the experiment that will prove the brilliant hypothesis and win Cantor the Nobel Prize. But how far will the young assistant go to guarantee the results?
Carl Djerassi draws from his long career as a world-famous scientist to describe the fierce competition driving scientific super-stars in this gripping and suspenseful novel.
“A brilliant tale of the morals and politics of contemporary science. Exciting, moving, and brilliantly written.”—Iris Murdoch
“A fly-on-the-lab-wall look at the way big-time science is practiced today.”—The Washington Post Book World
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