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Listen to the Summary of Harriet Washington's Medical Apartheid 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Medical Apartheid" by Harriet Washington uncovers the harrowing history of medical experimentation and exploitation of African Americans from the 17th century to the late 20th century. It reveals how enslaved African Americans were subjected to brutal medical practices under the guise of scientific advancement, often without consent or anesthesia. The book highlights the role of racism in medical theories and practices, including the belief in biological differences between races to justify slavery and medical experimentation...
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