The Plutonium Files: America's Secret Medical Experiments in the Cold War - Rilegato

Welsome, Eileen

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ISBN 10: 0385314027 ISBN 13: 9780385314022

Casa editrice: Delacorte Pubns Inc, 1999

Riassunto

The journalist who finally broke the story describes the secret radiation experiments that the government conducted on unknowing American citizens over the course of fifty years during the Cold War.

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Recensione:

"... A deeply shocking and important expose ... Riveting ...  Anyone who cares about America's history, moral health and future should read this book. "
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

Praise for Eileen Welsome:

"Because of Eileen Welsome's distinguished investigative reporting, America and the world know of the human costs of deeds that some tried steadfastly to conceal, yet others can never forget."
--Judges for the Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting

"A harrowing account of inhumanity that we found to be unequaled in its significance, originality and professionalism. Singlehandedly, and with limited resources--other than her own brilliance and ingenuity--Ms. Welsome uncovered a grotesque series of experiments in which American atomic scientists turned eighteen unsuspecting citizens into human guinea pigs, with tragic results."
--Judges for the Newspaper Guild Heywood Broun Award

"By putting faces and names on the victims, the story of this and other atomic abuses captured the nation's attention."
--Judges for the George Polk Award for National Reporting

"A superb journalistic effort . . .  The dedication to the task, the unwillingness to accept government stonewalling, and ultimately the impact of the work in changing government attitudes were extraordinary. It took fifty years to tell this story. The American public owes Eileen Welsome a debt of gratitude for bringing this to light."
--Judges for the Scripps-Howard Foundation Public Service Award

L'autore:

In addition to the Pulitzer Prize, Eileen Welsome has received the George Polk Award for National Reporting and The Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting, among other honors. She currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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• Editore: Delacorte Pubns Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0385314027
• ISBN 13: 9780385314022
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 580