David M. Oshinsky
David M. Oshinsky is an American historian and author, known for his works on American history and public health. He won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 2006 for his book 'Polio: An American Story.' He has also written extensively on topics such as the American South, civil rights, and the history of medicine.
Books
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1. Polio
An American Story
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 9403rd Greatest Book of All Time
