Acres of Skin: Human Experiments at Holmesburg Prison - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780415923361

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by Allen M. Hornblum (Author)

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.

Author Biography

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.

Number of Pages: 335

Dimensions: 0.74 x 9.06 x 6.09 IN

Publication Date: August 25, 2010

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