Caroline McCracken-Flesher at Saturday U in Sheridan- Jekyll and Hyde: Science and Scandal
Channel: Wyoming Videos
Date: 2013-04-26

Caroline McCracken-Flesher at Saturday U in Sheridan- Jekyll and Hyde: Science and Scandal
Saturday U, Spring Session 2013 was held in Sheridan College's C-TEL in the Whitney Building. Caroline McCracken-Flesher, Professor and Chair, English Department, University of Wyoming presented Jekyll and Hyde: Science and Scandal
Louis Stevenson's classic novel, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," could easily be re-titled "Mr. Jekyll and Dr. Hyde." A widely-published specialist in 19th century British literature, McCracken-Flesher shows how Hyde reveals the dark side of 19th century doctors, linking medicine and murder, drugs and dreadful deeds. By delving into medical history, modern brain theory, pharmacology and 19th century scandals - from murderous dentists to a notorious dissectionist - discover how Stevenson's universally popular tale reflects contemporary, and evolving, societal beliefs about medicine and drugs.
Saturday U is free and open to the public. 
In its fourth year, Saturday U is a collaborative program that connects popular UW professors with life-long learners in in Jackson, Gillette, and Sheridan. Offered twice a year in each community,  Saturday University is sponsored by the University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Foundation and the Wyoming Humanities Council. The program is presented locally by Sheridan College.
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