Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present
by Harriet A. Washington
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Author: Harriet A. WashingtonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-08
ISBN: 076791547X
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Anchor
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Book Review: A Shocking Topic, A Must Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a powerhouse! The sheer amount of research undertaken by Harriet A. Washington to shed light on the overwhelming amount of injustices inflicted upon African Americans in this country during slavery and for many, many years after is astounding. Several times while reading this book I had to shut my eyes in disgust and absolute disbelief at the level of brutality my people experienced, all in the name of science. Before reading this book I thought the only true example of blacks being used in medical research was the Tuskegee Experiment. I was not only wrong but naive. Tuskegee is only the most well known and documented. The
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand why it is that even in 2010 many African Americans are still distrustful of the medical system. After reading this book, my own sister was told she might have cervical cancer and I immediately told her to get a second opinion and to give me a list of all the medications prescribed to her so that I could do my own research into their efficacy and use for her illness. Thank goodness it was a false alarm, but the book really made an impact on me. I've realized that trust in the medical system is still an issue for African Americans.
Even though we have an African American President and we live in a time where some people don't believe racism even exists anymore, this book drives the point home the fact that as African Americans we still have a long way to go in this country. The use of black children in a study conducted at Columbia in the early 1990's is a prime example of that.
Although this book is fairly thick, you will find yourself completely engrossed in all 412 pages of it. This book is a must read not only for all medical students and professionals but everyone who cares to understand how important medical ethics are and the history of black people in scientific research.
This book will surprise you, upset you, and most importantly teach you. It is so important to understand your country's history regardless if is good or bad. A tour de force!
Highly recommended!
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