Review:

Medical Apartheid: The Dark History Of Medical Experimentation On Black Americans From Colonial Times To The Present By Harriet A. Washington

overall review score: 4.5
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Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present by Harriet A. Washington is a comprehensive and shocking account of the systematic exploitation of African Americans by the medical establishment throughout history.

Key Features

  • Detailed historical analysis
  • Ethical implications of medical experimentation
  • Impact on African American communities
  • Extensive research and documentation

Pros

  • Provides important insights into a dark chapter of medical history
  • Raises awareness about systemic racism in healthcare
  • Well-researched and well-written

Cons

  • May be disturbing or triggering for some readers
  • Can be emotionally challenging to read

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