Polio: An American Story by David M. Oshinsky
This book provides a comprehensive history of the polio epidemic in America, highlighting the nationwide fear and panic it caused, and the subsequent race to find a cure. It chronicles the journey of scientific discovery, from the early days of the disease, through the development of the Salk and Sabin vaccines, to the eventual eradication of polio. The book also explores the role of politics, philanthropy, and public relations in the fight against polio, and the impact this had on modern medicine and society.
The 7806th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 342
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Pulitzer Prize for History (Pulitzer Prize)
- Bill Gate's Book Recommendations (Bill Gates)