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Polio: An American Story
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Here David Oshinsky Tells The Gripping Story Of The Polio Terror And Of The Intense Effort To Find A Cure, From The March Of Dimes To The Discovery Of The Salk And Sabin Vaccines And Beyond. Drawing On Newly Available Papers Of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin And Other Key Players, Oshinsky Paints A Suspenseful Portrait Of The Race For The Cure, Weaving A Dramatic Tale Centered On The Furious Rivalry Between Salk And Sabin. He Also Tells The Story Of Isabel Morgan, Perhaps The Most Talented Of All Polio Researchers, Who Might Have Beaten Salk To The Prize If She Had Not Retired To Raise A Family.Oshinsky Offers An Insightful Look At The National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Which Was Founded In The 1930S By Fdr And Basil O'Connor, It Revolutionized Fundraising And The Perception Of Disease In America. Oshinsky Also Shows How The Polio Experience Revolutionized The Way In Which The Government Licensed And Tested New Drugs Before Allowing Them On The Market, And The Way In Which The Legal System Dealt With Manufacturers' Liability For Unsafe Products. Finally, And Perhaps Most Tellingly, Oshinsky Reveals That Polio Was Never The Raging Epidemic Portrayed By The Media, But In Truth A Relatively Uncommon Disease. But In Baby Booming America Increasingly Suburban, Family Oriented, And Hygiene Obsessed The Specter Of Polio, Like The Specter Of The Atomic Bomb, Soon Became A Cloud Of Terror Over Daily Life.Both A Gripping Scientific Suspense Story And A Provocative Social And Cultural History, Polio Opens A Fresh Window Onto Postwar America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Polio: An American Story'? A: 'Polio: An American Story' recounts the history of the polio epidemic in America, detailing the race to find a cure, including the roles of key figures like Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Polio: An American Story'? A: The book is authored by David M. Oshinsky, a noted historian and expert on the topic of medical history and public health.
- Q: What major events does the book cover? A: The book covers the intense efforts to combat polio, the work of the March of Dimes, and the development of the Salk and Sabin vaccines.
- Q: How does the book portray the public's perception of polio? A: 'Polio: An American Story' suggests that polio was often exaggerated in the media, presenting it as a more common epidemic than it was in reality.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis? A: Oshinsky discusses how the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, founded by FDR and Basil O'Connor, revolutionized fundraising and public perception of diseases.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in medical history? A: Yes, the book is an insightful resource for those interested in medical history, public health, and the social implications of disease.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: 'Polio: An American Story' is published in paperback format and contains 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'Polio: An American Story' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2006.
- Q: What condition is the book listed in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been used but remains in satisfactory condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Polio: An American Story' is the first edition.