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Medical Apartheid
by Harriet A. Washington
Introduction
Book Overview
Medical Apartheid is the first full history of medical experimentation on Black Americans—from the era of slavery to modern times. Washington exposes how racism shaped medical research, public health, and the healthcare system, revealing abuses ranging from grave robbing and forced experimentation to unequal treatment in hospitals and clinics. This groundbreaking work documents a legacy of exploitation while providing essential context for today’s medical mistrust and health inequality.
The exploitation of African Americans is not a relic of the past—it is a persistent, systemic reality.”
Harriet A. Washington
Why This Book Matters
- Exposes centuries of unethical medical practices targeting Black communities, revealing truths often erased from mainstream history.
- Provides critical context for modern health disparities, mistrust in healthcare systems, and ongoing structural inequities.
- Encourages readers, medical professionals, and policymakers to confront historical harm and build a more ethical, equitable future in medicine.
Book Details
- Harriet A. Washington
- Anchor Books
- 2007
- Black History & Legacy
Know the History. Protect the Future.
Dive into the essential history that continues to shape today’s medical landscape. Get your copy today and understand the realities behind medical injustice in America.
