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In the Name of Science: A History of Secret Programs, Medical Research, and Human Experimentation,Used
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Science, as Andrew Goliszek proves in this compendious, chilling, and eyeopening book, has always had its dark side. Behind the bright promise of lifesaving vaccines and lifeenhancing technologies lies the true cost of the efforts to develop them. Knowledge has a price; often that price has been human suffering. The ethical limits governing use of the human body in experimentation have been breached, redefined, and breached againfrom the moment the first plagueridden corpse was heaved over the fortifications of a besieged medieval city to the use of cuttingedge gene therapy today.Those limits are in constant need of redefinition, for the goals and the techniques have become both more refined and more secretive. The German and Japanese human experiments of the 1930s and 1940s horrified the world when they came to light. These barbaric exercises in pseudoscience grew out of assumptions of racial superiority. The subjects were deemed subhuman; ordinary guidelines could therefore be suspended. What has happened in the decades since World War II has differed only in degree. Explicitly or implicitly, any organization or government that undertakes or sponsors scientific research applies some measure of human worth. Experimentation rests upon an equation that balances suffering against gain, the good of the collective against the rights of the individual, and the risk of unknown consequences against the rewards of scientific discovery.Everything depends upon who makes that equation. The sobering and gripping accumulation of evidence in this book proves exactly what has been justified in the name of science. The science of 'eugenics' justified enforced sterilization. The need to gain an upper hand in the Cold War justified CIA experiments involving mind control and drugs. The desperate race to control nuclear proliferation was used to justify radiation experiments whose effects are still being felt today. Chemical warfare, gene therapy, molecular medicine: These subjects dominate headlines and even direct our government's foreign policy, yet the whole truth about the experimentation behind them has never been made public.Though not a cheering book, In the Name of Science is a crucially important one, and it deserves a wide audience. A biologist by training, Goliszek presents each topic clearly and explains fully its significance and implications. Connecting the history of scientific experimentation through time with the topics that are likely to dominate the future, he has performed an invaluable service. No other book on the market provides the research included here, or presents it with such persuasive force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'In the Name of Science'? A: The book explores the dark history of scientific experimentation, highlighting unethical practices and human suffering in the pursuit of medical and technological advancements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Andrew Goliszek, who is a biologist by training and presents the topics with clarity and depth.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'In the Name of Science' have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'In the Name of Science' published? A: The book was published on November 15, 2003.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the ethical implications of human experimentation, historical abuses in science, and the balance between collective good and individual rights.
- Q: Is the book suitable for general readers or only for professionals? A: The book is written for a wide audience and is accessible to both general readers and professionals interested in the history of science and ethics.
- Q: Does the book provide a historical perspective on scientific experimentation? A: Yes, it connects historical instances of experimentation to contemporary issues, illustrating how ethical boundaries have evolved over time.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'In the Name of Science'? A: Readers can expect to gain insight into the moral complexities of scientific research and the often-overlooked consequences of human experimentation.
- Q: Are there any specific historical events covered in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses significant events such as the human experiments conducted by Nazi Germany and Japan during World War II, as well as CIA experiments in the Cold War.