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    Nine months after scandal, publishers are still sorting out a plagiarism mess

    by Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times Dec 08, 2023 5 minutes
    Dr. David Agus’ latest book, “The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature’s Lessons for a Long and Happy Life”

    This week, Simon & Schuster finally published "The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature's Lessons for a Long and Happy Life," the highly anticipated book by USC's Dr. David Agus whose release was suspended after the manuscript was found to contain numerous instances of plagiarism.

    The new version of the book differs subtly from the one originally slated for March, with multiple sections revised and reworded. But there is one conspicuous difference: the removal of a passage in the acknowledgments praising Agus' former collaborator, Los Angeles writer Kristin Loberg.

    "We have been working together for thirteen years, and I enjoy every moment we spend together," Agus had initially penned to the person who co-wrote "The Book of Animal Secrets" and his three previous titles. "You are an amazing partner, an insightful thinker, a remarkably talented writer, and a good friend."

    , an oncologist at USC's Keck

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