Short description:

"This is a brilliant work of lasting value to both sociology and anthropology by a person combining the talent of keen observer with the highest level of theoretical sophistication. . . a major contribution to our understanding of the nature and structure of a significant social situation."--David M. Schneider, The University of Chicago.

Long description:

"This is a brilliant work of lasting value to both sociology and anthropology by a person combining the talent of keen observer with the highest level of theoretical sophistication. . . a major contribution to our understanding of the nature and structure of a significant social situation."--David M. Schneider, The University of Chicago.

Table of Contents:

Introduction to the 1974 Edition

1. Introduction to the Metabolic Research Group





and Ward F-Second







2. The Physicians of the Metabolic Group:





Some of their Problems and Stresses







3. How the Physicians of the Metabolic Group Came





to Terms with their Problems and Stresses







4. The Patients of Ward F-Second: Some of their





Problems and Stresses







5. How the Patients of Ward F-Second Came to





Terms with their Problems and Stresses







6. Three F-Seconders: Paul O'Brian, Leo Angelico,





and Jackie Foote







7. Ward F-Second, the Metabolic Group, and the





Sociologist







8. General Significance of "Experiment Perilous"

Epilogue

Index