It shows us that the history - and future - of transplant surgery is tied up with questions not only about who we are, but also what we are, and what we might become. Expertly weaving together philosophy, science and cultural history, Spare Parts explores how transplant surgery has constantly tested the boundaries between human, animal and machine.

In Spare Parts, cultural historian Paul Craddock takes us on a fascinating journey and unearths incredible untold stories, from Indian surgeons regrafting lost noses in the sixth century BC, to the seventeenth century architect who helped pioneer blood transfusions, to the French seamstress whose needlework paved the way for kidney transplants in the early 1900s.

As ancient as the pyramids, its history is even more surprising. In Spare Parts, cultural historian Paul Craddock takes us on a fascinating journey and unearths incredible untold stories, from Indian surgeons regrafting lost noses in the sixth century BC, to the seventeenth century architect who helped pioneer blood transfusions, to the French seamstress whose needlework paved the way for kidney transplants. ’Compelling’ Christopher Hart, The Sunday Times 'A fascinating book’ Daily Mail _ We think of transplant surgery as one of the medical wonders of the modern world - but it’s a lot older than you think. Bringing together philosophy, science and cultural history, Spare Parts explores how transplant surgery constantly tested the boundaries between human. Spare Parts: The Story of Medicine Through the History of Transplant Surgery by Paul Craddock(Goodreads Author) 4. In Spare Parts, cultural historian Paul Craddock takes us on a fascinating journey and unearths incredible untold stories, from Indian surgeons regrafting lost noses in the sixth century BC, to the seventeenth century architect who helped pioneer blood transfusions, to the French seamstress whose needlework paved the way for kidney transplants in the early 1900s.Įxpertly weaving together philosophy, science and cultural history, Spare Parts explores how transplant surgery has constantly tested the boundaries between human, animal and machine. Paul Craddock takes us on a journey - from 16th-century skin grafting to contemporary stem cell transplants - uncovering stories of operations performed by unexpected people in unexpected places. As ancient as the pyramids, its history is even more surprising. We think of transplant surgery as one of the medical wonders of the modern world - but it's a lot older than you think. Paul Craddock is a cultural historian and award-winning author based in London. 'Compelling' Christopher Hart, The Sunday Times Spare Parts: An Unexpected History of Transplants

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