Maladies of Empire

Unpacks Empire’s Medical Catastrophes with Insight

Written byJim Downs

Narrated byDavid Colacci

Length9h02m

Release dateMay 10, 2022

GenreHealth & Wellness, Medicine & Health Care Industry, History & Commentary

Languageenglish

★★★★☆ 4.6 (4 ratings)

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Author	Jim Downs
Narrator	David Colacci
Runtime	9h02m
Published	May 10, 2022
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (4 ratings)
Categories	Health & Wellness, Medicine & Health Care Industry, History & Commentary, History, World, Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government, Science & Engineering, Science, History & Philosophy
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Dive into the brutal realities of medical treatment under colonialism in ‘Maladies of Empire’. This gripping audiobook, narrated by David Colacci with a clear and engaging voice, explores how disease and health care were used as tools for imperial control. Jim Downs’s meticulous research offers a stark contrast to the sanitized histories we often hear, making this a vital addition to any history or medical buff’s library.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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David Colacci’s narration is both authoritative and accessible, ensuring that even complex historical details are conveyed with clarity. The audiobook covers harrowing tales of forced sterilization programs in Guatemala and India, which are delivered with the gravity they deserve. Downs’s writing style can feel academic at times, but Colacci’s nuanced reading keeps it engaging. One critique is that some sections could benefit from more emotional depth to fully convey the human impact of these medical atrocities. Overall, ‘Maladies of Empire’ is a powerful and necessary listen for anyone interested in the darker aspects of modern medicine.

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