The history of vaccination is an important aspect of the history of mankind. Along with the development of hygiene, vaccinations have no doubt constituted the most outstanding advance in medicine. And yet, this subject that revolutionized both human and animal medicine has given rise to little, or at best incomplete, investigation. This oversight has now been remedied: the present volume is a fascinating work that reads like a novel but offers a wealth of information never before assembled in one book. This book is sure to interest a wide readership, including experts in the field.
Vaccination: a History is composed of four major sections:
Finally, the glossary presents the meaning and evolution of numerous terms such as immunity and vaccine, and the theories that gave rise to them, particularly before, during and after the Pasteurian era. Brief biographies of the most outstanding characters complete the picture. An extensive bibliography and an index follow.
This book places the evolution of human (and veterinary) vaccinology in context. Ethical problems related to vaccine use are discussed, revealing surprising similarities to present-day issues.
Editeur : John Libbey
Publication : 14 avril 2011
Edition : 1ère édition
Intérieur : Noir & blanc
Support(s) : eBook [PDF]
Contenu(s) : PDF
Protection(s) : Marquage social (PDF)
Taille(s) : 6,1 Mo (PDF)
Langue(s) : Anglais
Code(s) CLIL : 3165
EAN13 eBook [PDF] : 9782742013449
EAN13 (papier) : 9782742007752
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