An Experiment with an Air Pump

Description

Inspired by Joseph Wright’s 1768 painting, Stephenson’s play juxtaposes scientific exploration in 1799 with scientific exploration in 1999. The play raises questions about scientific ethics with regard to dissection of human bodies and to genetic engineering.

Creator

Stephenson, Shelagh

Publisher

New York: Dramatists Play Service, 1998.

Contributor

Smith, Daniel

Language

English

Type

Play
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