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"This English language edition is far more than a simple translation of the work ""L'Histoire des vaccinations"" published in 2008. The French edition has actually been totally revised and improved. In particular, it features a chapter dedicated entirely to yellow fever. A greater number of illustrations are included. This book will undoubtedly be of great interest to a section of the general public and to specialists. The history of vaccinations is a significant phase in the history of humanity. With the development of hygiene, vaccinations have certainly been the most notable progress of medicine. Nevertheless, this subject which has revolutionised human and animal medicine has long been explored poorly or not at all. This oversight has now been addressed through this fascinating work. All translated Pasteur texts are from the original manuscripts found in his laboratory notebooks. Finally, the moral problems inherent in the use of vaccines are addressed and at times, appear strangely similar to current situations..."

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Author:   Hervé Bazin
Publisher:   John Libbey Eurotext
Imprint:   John Libbey Eurotext
Dimensions:   Width: 25.00cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 17.50cm
Weight:   1.242kg
ISBN:  

9782742007752

ISBN 10:   274200775
Pages:   548
Publication Date:   03 May 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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