The tuskegee syphilis experiment, new and expanded edition. James jones has a unique view of the studyhe did, after all, get. A new introduction explains why the tuskegee study has become a symbol. Throughout the book, jones cites many instances in which the. Bad blood was initially published about 10 years after the ap brought the study to light, so it is a little light on discussing the ramifications of the study. Bad blood provides compelling answers to the question of how such a tragedy could have been allowed to occur. The tuskegee syphilis experiment, new and expanded edition james h. The tuskegee syphilis experiment, new and expanded. Tracing the evolution of medical ethics and the nature of decision making in bureaucracies, jones attempted to show that the tuskegee study was not, in fact, an aberration, but a logical outgrowth of race relations and medical practice in the united states. Chapter 5 is primarily a setup chapter for the rest of the book.
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Jones is associate professor of history at the university of houston. Jones was a very powerful compilation of years of astounding research, numerous interviews, and some very interesting positions on the ethical and moral issues associated with the study of human beings under the public health service phs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Publication date 1993 topics tuskegee syphilis study.
From 1932 to 1972, the united states public health service conducted a non therapeutic experiment involving over 400 black male sharecroppers infected with. The tuskegee syphilis experiment, new and expanded edition by james h. Jennifer ferguson, jeff lankford, dana rotella, and susan wollersheim. Jones wrote the book with the opinion that the blame for the occurrences in macon county rest solely with the white run phs. From 1932 to 1972, the united states public health service conducted a nontherapeutic experiment involving over 400 black male sharecroppers infected with. Jones from 1932 to 1972, the united states public health service conducted a nontherapeutic experiment involving over 400 black male. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers covid19 update april 29, 2020. From 1932 to 1972, the united states public health service conducted a no.
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