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Book Synopsis: The shocking truth of what really happened in American medicine during the 20th century
Influenced by the eugenics movement and under the allure of grand scientific breakthroughs, doctors and researchers tested out new medicines and medical procedures on some of America’s most vulnerable populations: institutionalized children.
Researchers in need of test subjects looked to state institutions that contained developmentally impaired children for their experiments. Fernald, Willowbrook, Pennhurst, Vineland, Sonoma State, the Ohio Sailors and Soldiers Orphan Home, and dozens of other overcrowded and understaffed institutions across the country provided a “fertile field” for medical investigators in the hunt for a new elixir to treat or prevent any number of diseases plaguing contemporary society.
Defenseless children—commonly referred to at the time as “feebleminded”—warehoused in state-run facilities were often “volunteered” as human guinea pigs for countless dangerous experiments that included: radioactive material, electric shock, LSD, and myriad vaccines. Even day-old infants were incorporated in the studies.
Though the truth can be difficult to read, it is imperative for citizens to understand what really went on in the dark side of American medical history.
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Introducing "Against Their Will: The Secret History of Medical Experimentation on Children in America" - a chilling exposé that uncovers the shocking truth of what transpired within American medicine during the 20th century. Delve into the dark underbelly of medical research as you discover the alarming influence of the eugenics movement and the pursuit of scientific breakthroughs on some of the most vulnerable individuals in society - institutionalized children.
Uncover the disturbing reality of how researchers exploited state institutions housing developmentally impaired children for their unethical experiments. From Fernald to Willowbrook, Pennhurst to Vineland, Sonoma State to the Ohio Sailors and Soldiers Orphan Home - numerous overcrowded and understaffed facilities became breeding grounds for medical investigators in their quest for the next miracle cure.
Within the pages of this eye-opening book, you'll learn about the countless dangerous experiments that defenseless children were subjected to, all in the name of medical progress. These innocent souls, once simply referred to as "feebleminded," were human guinea pigs forced into enduring unimaginable horrors such as encounters with radioactive material, electric shock therapy, mind-altering LSD, and even being used for testing various vaccines. Shockingly, these experiments didn't even spare newborns, as day-old infants were incorporated into these nightmarish studies.
While the truth may be difficult to digest, it is absolutely crucial for every citizen to confront the dark side of American medical history. "Against Their Will: The Secret History of Medical Experimentation on Children in America" is an essential read for anyone seeking a complete understanding of the often-hidden atrocities committed in the pursuit of scientific advancement.
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