The Analysis Of Inoculation: Comprizing The History, Theory And Practice Of It - Softcover

James Kirkpatrick

9780371622445: The Analysis Of Inoculation: Comprizing The History, Theory And Practice Of It

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ISBN 10: 0371622441 ISBN 13: 9780371622445

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

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The Analysis Of Inoculation: Comprizing The History, Theory And Practice Of It by James Kirkpatrick surveys the debate over inoculation against smallpox, tracing its origins from ancient times to modern Europe and the Ottoman Empire. The work defends inoculation as a pragmatic public health measure, weighing religious, theological, and philosophical objections and presenting a wide array of observed outcomes from doctors and surgeons. It discusses the external and internal causes of variolous contagion, the nature of the inoculated matter (pus), the methods of infection, preparation before inoculation (diet, bleeding, and regimen), and the ranges of age, season, and climate that affect risk and success. The text also examines the social and political implications, including royal sponsorship, and calls for cautious, regulated application to maximize safety and minimize harm. The book remains a detailed, evidence-driven argument for inoculation as a rational defense against a deadly disease.

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