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The History Of The Small Pox - Softcover

James Moore

 
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Synopsis

The History Of The Small Pox by James Moore documents the global history of smallpox, tracing its origin and spread from ancient and medieval times through the modern era, and examining the evolution of medical responses. The work surveys diverse accounts of variola and plague across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, evaluating theories of origin and the impact of outbreaks on societies. It chronicles the development of inoculation and the eventual shift to vaccination, including Jenner’s discovery of cowpox-derived immunity, the ensuing public debates, and the political processes that established vaccination programs such as the National Vaccine Establishment. Moore details the diffusion of vaccination across Europe, the East and West Indies, Africa, and other regions, discussing the challenges, public reception, and the broader implications for public health and policy. The narrative blends history, medicine, and public administration to illustrate how scientific discovery, institutional support, and social attitudes collaborated to reduce and ultimately suppress smallpox, shaping the course of medical science and global health policy.

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