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Sales Of Book By CBS Medical Contributor David Agus Suspended After Accusations Of Plagiarism

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Simon & Schuster has announced that it will cease distribution of The Book of Animal Secrets by Dr. David B. Agus amid allegations of plagiarism.

The Los Angeles Times reports that it found at least 95 separate passages in Agus’ book that appeared almost word for word in other publications that can be found on the internet.

The excerpts are not credited in Agus’ book. Agus is a USC oncologist who serves as a regular contributor for CBS News. His book was set to go on sale March 7. “Numerous issues regarding the text of The Book of Animal Secrets by David B.

Agus, MD (Simon & Schuster, March 7) have been brought to the attention of the author and Simon & Schuster,” the publishing house announced. “We take these matters seriously, as does the author, and regret that these errors were included in the initial editions of the book.

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