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Experiments, Instruments & Measurement - Useful Bodies: Humans in the Service of Medical Science in the Twentieth Century

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Book Synopsis: A collection of essays that offers “a significant contribution to our understanding of the role of the state in human subjects research” (Journal of the History of Biology). Though notoriously associated with Germany, human experimentation in the name of science has been practiced in other countries, as well, both before and after the Nazi era. The use of unwitting or unwilling subjects in experiments designed to test the effects of radiation and disease on the human body emerged at the turn of the twentieth century, when the rise of the modern, coercive state and the professionalization of medical science converged. “Useful Bodies” explores the intersection of government power and medical knowledge in revealing studies of human experimentation—germ warfare and jaundice tests in Great Britain; radiation, malaria, and hepatitis experiments in the U.S.; and nuclear fallout trials in Australia. These examples of medical abuse illustrate the extent to which living human bodies have been “useful” to democratic states and emphasize the need for intense scrutiny and regulation to prevent future violations. Contributors: Brian Balmer, University College London; Miriam Boleyn-Fitzgerald, University of Wisconsin; Rodney A. Hayward, University of Michigan; Joel D. Howell, University of Michigan; Margaret Humphreys, Duke University; David S. Jones, Massachusetts General Hospital; Robert L. Martensen, Tulane University School of Medicine; Glenn Mitchell, University of Wollongong; Jenny Stanton, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Gilbert Whittemore, independent scholar/attorney, Boston “Each chapter is a startling case study that examines the nature and degree of the state’s involvement in human experimentation.” —Issues in Law and Medicine “Well written and meticulously researched.” —Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences Read more

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Uncover the chilling truths behind human experimentation in "Useful Bodies: Humans in the Service of Medical Science in the Twentieth Century." This eye-opening collection of essays delves into the dark history of human subjects research across different countries, shedding light on the often overlooked practices that shaped the course of medical science. Explore the intersection of government power and medical knowledge as you navigate through stories of germ warfare, radiation trials, and nuclear fallout experiments. Discover how living human bodies have been deemed "useful" to democratic states and why stringent regulations are essential to prevent future violations.

Embark on a journey through the sinister world of human experimentation with contributions from renowned scholars such as Brian Balmer, Margaret Humphreys, and David S. Jones. Each chapter serves as a profound case study, challenging the ethical boundaries of medical research and questioning the extent of the state's involvement. Delve into meticulously researched accounts that offer a significant contribution to understanding the complexities of experimentation on unwilling or unwitting subjects in the pursuit of scientific advancement.

Immerse yourself in the well-written narratives that examine the disturbing reality of medical abuse and underscore the critical need for intense scrutiny and regulation in the field of human experimentation. Witness the convergence of modern state power and medical science in riveting studies that will leave you questioning the boundaries of ethical research practices. "Useful Bodies" is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical context of human subjects research and the ethical implications that persist to this day.

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