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Siddhartha MukherjeeThe Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human
Siddhartha MukherjeeNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Throughout the book, Mukherjee discusses poets, philosophers, healers, and religious figures from the ancient through the medieval world. How did these various figures help modern scientists understand medicine and cell biology?
How have medical failures shaped key breakthroughs in medicine? Describe two or three examples from the book. Do you think people should celebrate these failures as the start of a journey that led to success? Why or why not?
Why does Mukherjee title his book The Song of the Cell? Is it possible for scientists to ever truly understand all of the songs of cells? How do you think Mukherjee might respond to your argument?
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