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America's Military Biomedical Complex: Law, Ethics, and the Drive for Scientific Innovation

America's Military Biomedical Complex: Law, Ethics, and the Drive for Scientific Innovation

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ISBN10: 0199351457
ISBN13: 9780199351459
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Feb 10 2025
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.66
Height: 1.20 Width: 6.48 Depth: 9.36
Language: English
War is an engine of innovation. It has motivated extraordinary achievements in medicine and science, many of which have generated benefits far beyond the battlefield. These advancements, however, have come at great cost. Countless individuals have been exposed to hazardous research, often without their knowledge or consent. Cities, towns, and rural areas have been used as test sites for atomic, chemical, and biological warfare, causing widespread environmental damage and a myriad of health ailments in generations of Americans. Health professionals have been intimately involved in enhanced interrogation programs, while warfighters face an emerging scenario where biomedical enhancements may become essential elements of military missions. Laws and ethical codes have been rewritten to facilitate these endeavors and shield wrongful conduct from the public. Due to secrecy mandates, governmental immunities, and lackluster healthcare, many individuals harmed by these actions have been left without legal remedies or adequate means to address their injuries.

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