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(A Plague Upon Humanity)
During World War II, Japanese medical researchers intentionally spread cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and anthrax throughout China, killing an estimated 580,000 innocent people. Daniel Barenblatt is here to talk about Axis Japan’s secret germ warfare experiments. Then scientist Steven Johnson explains the neuroscience of everyday life. Writer Alison Smith describes her painful teenage years. And a discussion with Peter Robinson on his new novel, Playing With Fire.
Daniel Barenblatt
Daniel Barenblatt’s new book is A Plague Upon Humanity: The Secret Genocide of Axis Japan’s Germ Warfare Operation. It’s about Japan’s notorious Unit 731, a research facility headed by Dr. Shiro Ishii, also known as Japan’s answer to Josef Mengele.
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Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson describes modern neuroscience technology from biofeedback to the latest MRIs. He’s the author of Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life.
Events: Steven Johnson will be appearing tonight at 7:30 at the B&N at Astor Place
Music: Naqoyqatsi Soundtrack composer ...
Events: Steven Johnson will be appearing tonight at 7:30 at the B&N at Astor Place
Music: Naqoyqatsi Soundtrack composer ...
Alison Smith
In her memoir, Name All the Animals, Alison Smith reconstructs the three years following her 18-year-old brother Roy's death in a car accident.
Events: Alison Smith readings:
Tuesday, February 10 at 7PM
Barnes & Noble Chelsea
675 6th Avenue
Wednesday, February 11 at 8PM
Happy Ending
302 Broome Street ...
Events: Alison Smith readings:
Tuesday, February 10 at 7PM
Barnes & Noble Chelsea
675 6th Avenue
Wednesday, February 11 at 8PM
Happy Ending
302 Broome Street ...
Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson’s suspense novel, Playing With Fire, tracks the aftermath of a blaze that destroys two rotting barges moored in a Yorkshire canal and kills the squatters living inside.
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Events: Peter Robinson will be giving a reading/signing ...
» Read more about Peter Robinson
Events: Peter Robinson will be giving a reading/signing ...
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