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Part Two: Dr. Death: The Texas Death Row Psychiatrist Who Killed So Many People

Behind the Bastards

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The Intersection of Psychiatry and Political Quackery

This chapter explores the controversial practices of Dr. Death in psychiatry, examining how they echo historical scientific quackery like Lysenkoism. The discussion highlights the troubling intersection of politics and psychiatric standards, and the impact of aligning science with political motives.

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