Discover a crucial and often overlooked chapter in American history with Medical Apartheid. This book meticulously details the systematic and unethical medical experimentation conducted on Black Americans, spanning from colonial times through the present day. It’s a sobering account of injustice and a vital contribution to understanding healthcare disparities.
Key Highlights
- Examines a significant period of medical research involving Black communities.
- Provides a detailed historical overview of discriminatory practices.
- Highlights the impact of these practices on public health.
- Offers insights into the systemic inequalities within the American healthcare system.
- Presents a comprehensive look at the consequences of medical exploitation.
Useful Facts
- Author: Harriet A. Washington
- Publisher: Vintage
- Publication Date: January 8, 2008
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Page Count: 528 pages
- Dimensions: 5.46 x 1.09 x 8.24 inches
- Weight: 2.31 pounds
Good Fit For
- Readers interested in American history and social justice.
- Students and researchers studying healthcare disparities.
- Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between race and medicine.
Product details
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| 发布日期 | 2008年,纽约 or January 8 |
| 品牌 | by Harriet A. Washington (Author) Format: Paperback |
| 项目重量 | 2.31英镑 |
| Product information | |
| 语言 | 联合国 |
| Others | |
| 产品类型 | 黑人和非裔美国人 |
| 编辑 | 重印 |
| 出版商 | 阴性 |
| 打印长度 | 528页 |
| ISBN 10 (英语). | 076791547X |
| ISBN 13 (英语). | 978-0767915472 |
| 尺寸 | 5.46 x 1.09 x 8.24 inches |
| ISBN 10 (英语). | 076791547X |
| ISBN 13 (英语). | 978-0767915472 |