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The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease

Meredith Wadman
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The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Meredith Wadman

The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1960s

Topic
Health

Politics & Government

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

4.3

1,170 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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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.

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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.

4.3

1,170 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1960s

Topic
Health

Politics & Government

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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