Advisory Committee on Human Radiation Experiments: Final Report, October 1995 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Our work and this report would not have been possible without the extraordinary effort the President and you put forward to open the government's records to our inquiry and thus to the nation. We are especially pleased that, through our joint efforts, the American people now have access to the tens of thousands of documents that bear on this important history.
None of our conclusions came easily. We endeavored, both as individuals and as a committee, to live up to the responsibility with which we were entrusted. This report represents the consensus of fair-minded people who gave the best they had to offer to their fellow citizens.
We thank President Clinton for this opportunity and for his courage and leadership in appointing the Advisory Committee.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the controversial history of human radiation experiments conducted by the US government between 1944 and 1974. Drawing on thousands of previously classified documents and personal testimonies, the author reveals how the Cold War and the development of nuclear technology led to a period of intense scientific experimentation that often disregarded the ethical treatment of human subjects. The book delves into the complex moral landscape of wartime science, questioning the balance between national security and the rights of individuals. It examines the ethical standards of the time and compares them to contemporary practices, highlighting the evolving understanding of informed consent and the responsibility of researchers. Through a detailed examination of specific case studies, the book sheds light on the government's role in exposing vulnerable populations, including children, prisoners, and military personnel, to potentially harmful levels of radiation. This powerful and meticulously researched work provides a sobering look at a dark chapter in American history, raising important questions about scientific responsibility and the need for transparency in government-sponsored research. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390451740_0
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