Recs if you like The Great Pretender: The Undercover Mission That Changed Our Understanding of Madness...

A harrowing examination of the times when science abandoned ethics in the name of progress. These books document the exploitation of vulnerable bodies, exposing the systemic racism, sexism, ableism, and unchecked power that have historically hidden behind the white coat. These are the true stories of the "evil scientists" who operated not in gothic castles, but in government and university settings getting paid to make the rich richer.

the application of the legal system to psychology has led to internalized and externalized shame and the use of correctional facilities to "treat" individuals with severe mental illness. these books explore this history, the stigma that it has created, and talk about what we can do about it.

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

Because, of course, the scientific method is for heathens, nerds & pussies

Non Fiction featuring medical neglect & endangerment by people who know better, but are being reckless or contemptuous of scientific rigour, & people who believe evidence based medicine &/or science as a whole are bogus.

Fuck Around & Find Out— Medical style.

Suggestions welcome! Potential additions in the twinned shelf

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