Acres of Skin: Human Experiments at Holmesburg Prison
Allen M. Hornblum
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Description
At a time of increased interest and renewed shock over the Tuskegee syphilis experiments, Acres of Skin sheds light on yet another dark episode of American medical history. In this disturbing expose, Allen M. Hornblum tells the story of Philadelphia's Holmesburg Prison.
Product Details
Price
$207.00
Publisher
Routledge
Publish Date
April 14, 1998
Pages
336
Dimensions
6.4 X 9.0 X 1.17 inches | 1.58 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780415919906
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Allen M. Hornblum teaches Urban Studies at Temple University. He has served on the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Prison System and as the Chief of Staff of Philadelphia's Sheriff's Office.