Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life
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| Author | Robert O Becker |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Bioelectricity, regeneration |
| Published | 1985 |
| Publisher | Harper Paperbacks |
| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 0688069711 |
The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life is a 1985 book by the physician and researcher Robert O Becker and the science writer Gary Selden, published by William Morrow (later Harper).
Overview
Becker presents his research on bioelectricity — the role of naturally occurring electric currents and fields in living organisms — and argues that these currents are central to growth, healing, and especially to limb and tissue regeneration (as seen in salamanders). Challenging what he saw as an overly mechanistic and chemical model of biology, he recounts experiments on electrically stimulated healing and bone repair, and discusses the possible biological effects of artificial electromagnetic fields. The book blends laboratory narrative with an account of the scientific and medical politics he encountered.
About the author
Robert O. Becker (1923–2008) was an American orthopedic surgeon and researcher, a professor at SUNY Upstate Medical Center and a pioneer of bioelectromagnetics, twice nominated for the Nobel Prize for his work on regeneration and electrical healing.
Publication details
- Authors: Robert O Becker and Gary Selden
- Publisher: William Morrow / Harper Paperbacks
- Published: 1985
- Pages: 368
- ISBN: 0688069711
Links to Purchase Book
- The Body Electric (Amazon)