The book tells the story of the scientists who investigated a mysterious and deadly disease called kuru, which afflicted the Fore people of New Guinea. Tracing the encounter between the Fore and scientists from both perspectives, it provides a fascinating look at how medical knowledge is produced and how it transforms the lives of all who are involved with it. **Recommendation is to buy a used copy, as they are less expensive: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=9780801890406&cm_sp=… **