Science in Dachau's shadow: HEBB, Beecher, and the development of CIA psychological torture and modern medical ethics
2007; Wiley; Volume: 43; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/jhbs.20271
ISSN1520-6696
Autores Tópico(s)Medical History and Research
ResumoJournal of the History of the Behavioral SciencesVolume 43, Issue 4 p. 401-417 Research Article Science in Dachau's shadow: HEBB, Beecher, and the development of CIA psychological torture and modern medical ethics Alfred W. McCoy, Alfred W. McCoy University of Wisconsin-MadisonSearch for more papers by this author Alfred W. McCoy, Alfred W. McCoy University of Wisconsin-MadisonSearch for more papers by this author First published: 02 October 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/jhbs.20271Citations: 29AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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