In The Name Of Progress: The Dark Side Of Medical Research (EPUB)

By Campion Quinn
In the Name of Progress: The Dark Side of Medical Research is a comprehensive exploration of the dark side of medical progress, examining a series of unethical medical experiments conducted over the past century. This book delves into notorious cases like the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, the Guatemala Syphilis Experiment, and the Holmesburg Prison experiments, among others, to shed light on the ethical violations and exploitation that occurred under the guise of scientific advancement. Each chapter methodically uncovers the disturbing details of these studies, analyzing the impact on the victims and the long-term effects on public trust and medical ethics. By providing a critical examination of the ethical breaches in historical medical research, this book emphasizes the importance of informed consent, the protection of vulnerable populations, and the need for stringent ethical standards in medical studies. It aims to educate and provoke thoughtful discussion on the balance between scientific discovery and ethical conduct, highlighting the necessity of safeguarding human rights in medical research and the importance of maintaining ethical integrity in the pursuit of scientific knowledge.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ WSPC (September 18, 2024)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9811291810
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9811291814