This manual covers the Lousy Sex series, a collection of works by Gerald N. Callahan that delves into the intricate relationship between the immune system and the formation of individual identity. Through a unique blend of scientific exploration and deeply personal narratives, these stories illuminate how microbiology and immunology offer a novel perspective on the fundamental question of self. Callahan masterfully integrates scientific concepts with autobiographical episodes, examining topics such as the microbial composition of the human body, the biological underpinnings of identity, and the interplay between art and science in understanding our existence.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive information for understanding and appreciating the scientific and philosophical inquiries presented in Callahan's work. It serves as a guide to the key themes, including the concept of "self" as viewed through a microbio-neuro perspective, the social and soulful perceptions of identity, and the chimeric ways we come to see ourselves. Readers will find detailed discussions on the scientific principles explored, alongside the narrative threads that weave through the collection, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of science, identity, and the human experience.
In Lousy Sex, Gerald Callahan explores the science of self, illustrating the immune system’s role in forming individual identity. Blending the scientific essay with deeply personal narratives, these poignant and enlightening stories use microbiology and immunology to explore a new way to answer the question, who am I?
“Self” has many definitions. Science has demonstrated that 90 percent of the cells in our bodies are bacteria—we are in many respects more non-self than self. In Lousy Sex, Callahan considers this microbio-neuro perspective on human identity together with the soulful, social perception of self, drawing on both art and science to fully illuminate this relationship.
In his stories about where we came from and who we are, Callahan uses autobiographical episodes to illustrate his scientific points. Through stories about the sex lives of wood lice, the biological advantages of eating dirt, the question of immortality, the relationship between syphilis and the musical genius of Beethoven, and more, this book creates another way, a chimeric way, of seeing ourselves. The general reader with an interest in science will find Lousy Sex fascinating.
Author: Callahan, Gerald N.
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Lousy Sex: Creating Self in an Infectious World
Pages: 00240 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-06-12
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781607322320
Category: Science : Life Sciences - General
In Lousy Sex, Gerald Callahan explores the science of self, illustrating the immune system’s role in forming individual identity. Blending the scientific essay with deeply personal narratives, these poignant and enlightening stories use microbiology and immunology to explore a new way to answer the question, who am I?
“Self” has many definitions. Science has demonstrated that 90 percent of the cells in our bodies are bacteria—we are in many respects more non-self than self. In Lousy Sex, Callahan considers this microbio-neuro perspective on human identity together with the soulful, social perception of self, drawing on both art and science to fully illuminate this relationship.
In his stories about where we came from and who we are, Callahan uses autobiographical episodes to illustrate his scientific points. Through stories about the sex lives of wood lice, the biological advantages of eating dirt, the question of immortality, the relationship between syphilis and the musical genius of Beethoven, and more, this book creates another way, a chimeric way, of seeing ourselves. The general reader with an interest in science will find Lousy Sex fascinating.
Author: Callahan, Gerald N.
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Lousy Sex: Creating Self in an Infectious World
Pages: 00240 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-06-12
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781607322320
Category: Science : Life Sciences - General
