9781334064357 - Edward Jenner and Vaccination (Classic Reprint) de Harris, David Fraser (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the groundbreaking impact of Edward Jenner's discovery of vaccination, a medical advancement that significantly diminished the prevalence of smallpox. Chronicling the history of smallpox and inoculation practices before Jenner's discovery, the book delves into the ethical debates and challenges surrounding vaccination in its early years. The author meticulously examines the scientific principles behind vaccination, shedding light on how it protects individuals and communities from infectious diseases. The book also highlights the profound impact of Jenner's discovery on global public health, leading to a remarkable decline in smallpox cases and saving countless lives. By contextualizing Jenner's work within the broader history of medicine and emphasizing the significance of vaccination as a preventative measure, this book provides a compelling account of one of the most important medical breakthroughs in human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.