Reviews
Lederer's writing is crisp and clear, her historical documentation is exhaustive, and her social commentary persuasive. This book is an important addition to the growing literature on the history of human experimentation and medical research.
Essential reading for anyone concerned with clinical research public policy and attitudes.
Subjected to Science is essential reading for anyone concerned with clinical research public policy and attitudes.
Book Details
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. "The Sacred Cord": Doctors, Patients, and Medical Research
Chapter 2. The Charge of Human Vivisection
Chapter 3. The American Medical
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. "The Sacred Cord": Doctors, Patients, and Medical Research
Chapter 2. The Charge of Human Vivisection
Chapter 3. The American Medical Association and the Defense of Research
Chapter 4. Rules for Research: Human Experimentation and the AMA Code of Ethics
Chapter 5. "Your Dog and Your Baby": The Continuing Campaign Against Human Vivisection
Chapter 6. Heroes and Martyrs: Human Experimentation in an Age of Medical Progress
Epilogue
Appendix
Notes
Bibliographic Essay
Index