The Nazi War on Cancer

The book delves into the paradox of Nazi Germany's health reforms alongside its horrific medical atrocities. It reveals that while Nazi doctors conducted brutal experiments and promoted eugenics, they also pioneered significant health initiatives, such as linking lung cancer to smoking. Robert Proctor raises complex moral questions about the nature of science under a regime known for its evil, suggesting that the same ideology driving their progressive health policies also underpinned their crimes. This exploration challenges readers to reconsider the moral landscape of historical health activism.