The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease
The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
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BetaThe Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017436
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease by Meredith Wadman explores the development of vaccines, emphasizing scientific innovation, ethical dilemmas, and the impact on individuals involved. It examines the interconnected roles of researchers, policymakers, and affected people in advancing public health.
Informative
Challenging
Mysterious
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Meredith Wadman's The Vaccine Race is praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative, highlighting the scientific and ethical challenges in vaccine development. Critics note its dense detail may overwhelm some readers, but the book successfully uncovers the human stories behind medical advancements. Overall, it's an enlightening read for those interested in medical history.
Who Should Read The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease?
A reader who enjoys The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease by Meredith Wadman likely appreciates detailed narratives of scientific discovery, medical ethics, and history. Comparable to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and The Great Influenza, it's ideal for those intrigued by the interplay of science and society.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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