[0688069711] [9780688069711] The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life 1st Edition-Paperback

[Rear cover blurb etc:] "The Body Electric tells the fascinating story of our bioelectric selves. Robert O. Becker, a pioneer in the field of regeneration and its relationship to electrical currents in living things, challenges the established mechanistic understanding of the body. He found clues to the healing process in the long-discarded theory that electricity is vital to life. But as exciting as Becker's discoveries are, pointing to the day when human limbs, spinal cords, and organs may be regenerated after they have been damaged, equally fascinating is the story of Becker's struggle to do such original work. The Body Electric explores new pathways in our understanding of evolution, acupuncture, psychic phenomena, and healing." "This is truly a fascinating history of an important area of investigation, and an accurate expose' of the politics of medicine and research. I highly recommend this reading for everyone interested in the future direction of medicine." --Journal of Ultramolecular Medicine "The Body Electric is a gripping account of science at the cutting edge. The writing is clear and vivid, and the story--about one man's quest for knowledge in the face of government resistance--is sure to chill." --Ms. magazine "Facilely written, meticulously edited and illustrated with skill." --Los Angeles Times "This definitive book ... sheds light on mysteries of cancer, acupuncture, and psychiatric disorders." --Brain/Mind Bulletin "A highly informative book on regeneration for educated lay readers." --Library Journal "This book is well written and very informative, with many thoughtful ideas about the relationship of electromagnetism and electricity to basic life processes, medical care, and environmental concerns. Also, the politics of the world of medical research are presented in a realistic light." --Choice Originally published: Morrow, New York. This item scanned from the version reprinted by William Morrow / An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. The Body Electric - Front Cover Half-title Title Page Printer’s Imprint Dedication Acknowledgments Co-author’s Note CONTENTS Half-title (2) Introduction: The Promise of the Art PART 1: Growth and Regrowth 1. Hydra’s Heads and Medusa’s Blood Failed Healing in Bone A Fable Made Fact 2. The Embryo at the Wound Mechanics of Growth Control Problems Nerve Connections Vital Electricity 3. The Sign of the Miracle The Tribunal The Reversals PART 2: The Stimulating Current 4. Life’s Potentials Unpopular Science Undercurrents in Neurology Conducting in a New Mode Testing the Concept 5. The Circuit of Awareness Closing the Circle The Artifact Man and a Friend in Deed The Electromagnetic Brain 6. The Ticklish Gene The Pillars of the Temple The Inner Electronics of Bone A Surprise in the Blood Do-It-Yourself Dedifferentiation The Genetic Key 7. Good News for Mammals A First Step with a Rat Leg Childhood Powers, Adult Prospects PART 3: Our Hidden Healing Energy 8. The Silver Wand Minus for Growth, Plus for Infection Positive Surprises The Fracture Market 9. The Organ Tree Cartilage Skull Bones Eyes Muscle Abdominal Organs 10. The Lazarus Heart The Five-Alarm Blastema 11. The Self-Mending Net Peripheral Nerves The Spinal Cord The Brain 12. Righting a Wrong Turn A Reintegrative Approach PART 4: The Essence of Life 13. The Missing Chapter The Constellation of the Body Unifying Pathways 14. Breathing with the Earth The Attractions of Home The Face of the Deep Crossroads of Evolution Hearing Without Ears 15. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer Subliminal Stress Power Versus People Fatal Locations The Central Nervous System The Endocrine, Metabolic, and Cardiovascular Systems Growth Systems and Immune Response Conflicting Standards Invisible Warfare Critical Connections Postscript: Political Science Glossary Index About the Authors Rear Cover

The Body Electric tells the fascinating story of our bioelectric selves. Robert O. Becker, a pioneer in the filed of regeneration and its relationship to electrical currents in living things, challenges the established mechanistic understanding of the body. He found clues to the healing process in the long-discarded theory that electricity is vital to life. But as exciting as Becker's discoveries are, pointing to the day when human limbs, spinal cords, and organs may be regenerated after they have been damaged, equally fascinating is the story of Becker's struggle to do such original work. The Body Electric explores new pathways in our understanding of evolution, acupuncture, psychic phenomena, and healing.

A noted physician sheres the secret of life with us, electricity, the ultimate difference beteen living and dead.

"In this landmark book, Robert O. Becker, M.D., a pioneer in the field of bioelectric science, presents a fascinating look at the role electricity plays in healing, challenging the traditional mechanistic model of the body. Colorful and controversial, this is a tale of engrossing research, scientific and medical politics, and breakthrough discoveries that offer new possibilities for fighting disease and harnessing the body's healing powers. An orthopedic surgeon's controversial experiments and case studies involving his bioelectric theory show how the human body's need for electricity offers almost limitless possibilities for medical treatment