![]() ![]() The black-and-white photographs present a human face to these experiments and, if used in the classroom, this title will spark an educated debate. Of particular note is the discussion of stem-cell research, which brings these historical medical controversies to light in a modern setting. While the exploitation of unsuspecting orphans and pregnant women or intentionally withholding established medical cures from sick patients may seem gruesome, the narrative is successful at presenting both sides of the issue: the patient whose rights are being violated and the doctor intent on furthering science. By examining the use of humans as guinea pigs in medical research since the 1700s, Wittenstein explains the evolution of modern regulations, review boards, and organizations focused on ethical treatment of patients and approved research procedures. ![]() ![]() Gr 8 Up–This chilling narrative exposes the history of human medical experimentation, much of which has occurred in the United States. ![]()
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