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Empire of Pain - The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
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The story of the rise and fall of a dynasty that built an empire on suffering while remembering indifferent to suffering.
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Revealing Narrative
Uncovers the hidden legacy of the Sackler family, providing an in-depth exploration of their influence on the opioid crisis and the pharmaceutical industry.
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Combines meticulous research with engaging prose, making complex issues accessible and captivating for readers interested in history, medicine, and ethics.
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Addresses pressing contemporary issues surrounding addiction and corporate accountability, resonating with a wide audience affected by opioid-related challenges.
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- In the Best Books of the Year Selection at the New York Times Book Review, Washington Post, Time, NPR, Boston Globe, Amazon, Goodreads and Guardian They lied until the last moment. They made their fortune, down to the last penny, from addiction, shattered lives and terrible deaths... Thanks to their generous donations, the name Sackler was written on the walls of the world's most important museums and universities. The dazzling profile they drew would be enough to mask their dark minds and the brutality they created on the path to wealth. Until... The story began in the early 20th century, when three brothers from a poor family in Brooklyn founded an advertising agency that would revolutionize health marketing. Their first success was to make the post-war generation dependent on tranquilizers. Nearly forty years from now, the same skills and unconscionability will give the next generation of Sacklers a leading role in one of history's greatest health crises; OxyContin, the miracle painkiller they launched with the claim of a reliable alternative to morphine, would introduce the family to an indescribable fortune and America to the opioid epidemic. The drug, which they aggressively marketed by manipulating control mechanisms and downplaying the drug's risk of addiction, turned millions of people worried about their pain into opioid addicts over time. But the Sacklers refused until the last moment; While more people die from opioid overdoses each year from traffic accident losses, they insisted the problem is with users, not the drug. This book is the story of the rise and fall of a dynasty that built an empire on suffering while remaining indifferent to suffering. Unbridled capitalism is the embodiment of deadly alliance and greed between unbridled lobbying and a shattered healthcare system. There aren't that many 'no more!' there is a moment when you say that you read almost the entire book with your mouth open. -Sunday Times You almost feel guilty for enjoying it so much. -The Times Master's work -Guardian Wonderful -New York Times Show more
| Publishers | Domingo Publishing |
| Date of publicization | December 5, 2024 |
| Prints | . |
| Language | Turkish |
| Print length | 632 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 6051983600 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-6051983608 |
| Dimensions | 15 x 3.4 x 23 cm |
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History Enthusiasts
Individuals passionate about comprehensive historical narratives and insights into the controversial Sackler dynasty will benefit greatly.
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Healthcare Professionals
Those in the medical field can gain insights into ethical issues surrounding pharmaceuticals and public health crises.
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Social Justice Advocates
Readers focused on social justice issues will find relevant discussions regarding the impact of corporate actions on society.
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Casual Readers
Individuals looking for light or entertaining reading may find the topic too dense and serious for enjoyment.
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Answer: Yes, it's written in an engaging manner, making it accessible for both general readers and those with an interest in healthcare and ethics. -
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Answer: Readers interested in historical narratives, healthcare dynamics, and ethical discussions will find this book particularly compelling.
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- Discover the dark history of the Sackler family and their role in the opioid epidemic.
- Explore how they transformed health marketing to create dependence on drugs.
- Understand the brutal reality behind their fortune built on addiction and shattered lives.
- Engage with a gripping narrative that leaves you questioning morality and capitalism.
- Join the conversation on the impact of unbridled lobbying in healthcare.
- Witness the shocking contradiction of wealth versus human suffering.
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