Tuskegee's Truths by Susan M. Reverby
Rethinking the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
This comprehensive anthology delves into the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a medical research project conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service from 1932 to 1972, which deceitfully withheld treatment from African American men diagnosed with syphilis to study the disease's progression. Through a collection of essays, historical documents, and personal narratives, the book examines the ethical breaches, racial injustices, and the broader implications on public trust in medical research. It provides a multifaceted exploration of the study's impact on bioethics, race relations, and the legacy of medical exploitation in America.
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- Published
- 2000
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- Unknown
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- English
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