Vaccination and Its Critics: A Documentary and Reference Guide - Hardcover

Book 9 of 16: Documentary and Reference Guides

Lisa Rosner

 
9781440841835: Vaccination and Its Critics: A Documentary and Reference Guide
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1440841837 ISBN 13: 9781440841835
Publisher: Greenwood (UK), 2017

Synopsis

This authoritative and unbiased narrative—supported by 50 primary source documents—follows the history of vaccination, highlighting essential medical achievements and ongoing controversies.

This timely work provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific breakthrough known as vaccination and the controversy surrounding its opposition. A timeline of discoveries trace the medical and societal progression of vaccines from the early development of this medical preventive to the eradication of epidemics and the present-day discussion about its role in autism. The content presents compelling parallels across different time periods to reflect the ongoing concerns that have persisted throughout history regarding vaccination.

Author Lisa Rosner provides a sweeping overview of the topic, covering the development of modern vaccines and practices, laws governing the distribution of vaccines, patients' rights, consumer advocacy, and vaccination disasters. Throughout the volume, primary source documents present the perspectives of researchers, public health specialists, physicians, patients, consumer advocates, and government officials, helping to illuminate the past, present, and future of vaccines on a global level.

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About the Author

Lisa Rosner is distinguished professor of history at Stockton University.

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Publisher
Greenwood (UK)
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1440841837
ISBN 13 
9781440841835
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
344