Useful bodies
Jordan Goodman
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Useful bodies
by Jordan Goodman, Anthony McElligott, Lara Marks
Published
2003
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages
217
ISBN-10
0801873428
Description
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. This book brings together leading historians of medicine to explore the intersection of government power and medical knowledge in revealing studies of human experimentation₇germ 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.
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How many pages are in Useful bodies?
This edition of Useful bodies has approximately 217 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Useful bodies?
For most readers, Useful bodies typically takes between 4h 31m and 3h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,250 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Useful bodies?
The estimated word count for Useful bodies is approximately 54,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Useful bodies?
Useful bodies was written by Jordan Goodman, Anthony McElligott, Lara Marks.
When was Useful bodies published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.