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The Great American Fraud

The Great American Fraud

Adams, Samuel Hopkins

Hardcover

Medical ReferenceGeneral Alternative HealthGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1023404486
ISBN13: 9781023404488
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The Great American Fraud: The Patent Medicine Evil by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a searing exposé of early 20th-century medical quackery and the dangers of unregulated patent medicines. Adams meticulously unveils the widespread fraud and deception perpetrated upon an unsuspecting public, highlighting the ethical failings and societal impact of these dangerous practices. This groundbreaking work, focusing on quacks and quackery, served as a crucial catalyst for consumer protection and reform in the realm of health and medicine.

Explore the historical roots of debates surrounding alternative therapies and the enduring struggle for ethical medical practices. Adams's detailed investigation reveals the alarming extent to which fraudulent products were marketed and sold, promising cures while often delivering harm. A vital contribution to the history of social science, The Great American Fraud remains a powerful and relevant examination of the vulnerabilities of consumers and the importance of vigilance in the face of deceptive marketing practices. This edition brings this important work back to print for those interested in the history of medicine and consumer protection.

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