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'america's Military Biomedical Complex' Shows How The Drive For Scientific And Military Superiority Has Shifted The Moral Compass Of Government And Society, Detailing Scores Of Examples Where Untoward Conduct Has Been Rationalized As Necessary To Promote National Security And Achieve Military Goals. The Book Traces The Fascinating Story Of How Laws And Ethical Codes Have Co-evolved With The Nation's Military Science Pursuits, Dating Back To The Founding Of America. Without Passing Retrospective Judgment, It Explores The Moral Calculus Conducted By Decision-makers At Key Moments In Military Science. This Analysis Reveals That Officials Were Keenly Aware Of Ethical Dilemmas, But Nonetheless Chose To Engage In Risky (and Sometimes Unlawful) Activities To Further Pressing National Security Goals. Efthimios Parasidis. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.